Stirling Ellis Ltd
Head of Operations
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Head of Operations
About the Company
Highly successful SME, international, Electronics Manufacturing company currently seeks to recruit a motivated & experienced Head of Operations to undertake a challenging, office-based position at newly refurbished offices based in Slough.
About the Role
Reporting to the UK Managing Director, the Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of purchasing, production, and supply chain within a dynamic and expanding business. The role requires a forward-thinking, strategic approach to ensure the organisation can meet customer demand within a highly challenging market.
Responsibilities
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Undertake full responsibility for the purchasing function, requiring direct negotiation with:
- Key component suppliers
- Subcontract manufacturing businesses
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Manage the company’s production department, with full responsibility for:
- Utilising KPIs to drive process improvements
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Oversee the sales operations team to ensure:
- All customer orders are processed within agreed corporate timescales
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Manage all processes and KPIs across:
- Purchasing
- Production
- Supply chain
Through effective administration of the company’s ERP and MRP systems.
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Ensure full visibility regarding:
- Product or material shortfalls
- Predicted lead times
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Undertake full control of the:
- Supply chain
- Inventory function
To maintain a consistent flow of required components and an efficient manufacturing process.
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Drive continuous improvements within the Operations team to enhance:
- Efficiency
- Flexibility
- Quality
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Set team objectives and personal development plans for a team of 20.
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Prepare business cases for suggested efficiency improvement projects.
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Implement and manage:
- Corporate Health & Safety policy
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Qualifications
You will be:
- Degree educated, ideally within an Engineering discipline
- Have a track record working across complex manufacturing operations encompassing:
- Purchasing
- Production
- Supply chain
Required Skills
The Head of Operations will have gained:
- Direct purchasing experience within a challenging manufacturing environment
- Ideally, experience working with subcontract manufacturers
Preferred Skills
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience using a modern ERP system
- Exhibit the ability to:
- Drive process improvements
- Implement KPIs
Compensation Package
- Competitive salary
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Medical insurance
- Flexible hours
- 25 days holiday
- On-site parking
- Life assurance
Equal Opportunity Statement
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