I am looking for a seasoned Operations Manager looking for the next step up into a board level role within a pioneering UK animal feed manufacturer with a European reach. This influential business has been leading from the front for decades when it comes to sustainable production. This is an exciting time to join the business; they have recently made substantial investment into modernising their flagship mill. As a director, you will be a major figurehead in the business, a visionary and influential character travelling throughout the UK and France overseeing all operations & ensuring the sites are operating to the highest standards.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Motivating, mentoring, and coaching cross functional teams.
- Oversee daily operations - ensuring consistency and quality of products.
- Collaborating with the Sales Director to ensure sales forecasts are achieved through effective planning.
- Budget management - responsible for overall site costs and stock variances within sites are controlled.
- Responsible for all Capital, Innovation and Change projects within the companys sites. Managing the 5-year capital investment plan.
- Develop, lead, and champion sustainability plans for 2030.
- Ensure all audits are completed to a high standard.
- Leading the compliance professionals who support our site leaders in maintaining and building upon both Health & Safety and Environmental compliance.
Essential criteria for the successful person:
- A proven track record in leading large teams - influencing change and improving results.
- A strong understanding of HSE and working to hygiene, FEMAS and ISO14001 protocols.
- A passion for taking manufacturing facilities to the next level.
- Collaborative and strong communication skills; you should demonstrate the ability to stimulate employees, teams, and departments whilst fostering esteem, loyalty, and confidence of employees.
- Superior networking and negotiation skills.
Remuneration: an extensive package to include becoming a shareholder, company car/allowance, private healthcare and employee assistance scheme.
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