Head of Operations

My client located in Wolverhampton is looking to recruit a Head of Operations to join their Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Warehouse, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams whilst ensuring best practice and operational excellence.

Competitive salary, plus fantastic company benefits.  

What you'll be doing

• Provide strategic leadership to the operations teams.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to enhance overall operational performance.
• Oversee the manufacturing processes for Hardware, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with production managers to optimise workflow, minimise downtime, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Implement best practices for inventory management and material procurement.
• Manage the distribution operations to ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment.
• Optimise logistics and supply chain processes to minimise lead times and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to enhance transportation and warehousing efficiency.
• Work closely with other department heads, including finance, human resources, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for operations and regularly report on performance against these metrics.
• Analyse data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Inclusive approach a must
• Ensure direct reports have SMART objectives which are regularly reviewed.
• Coach direct reports on best practices and how to efficiently execute operational plans.
• Creation of development and succession plans within the team

You will need to be:

• Educated to degree level.
• Proven experience in a Senior operations role within the manufacturing and distribution industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in operations management.
• Demonstrable CI knowledge

If you would like more information please contact Ruth Flukes, at the Wolverhampton Branch, or email  for a full job description.