Smurfit Westrock
Operations Director
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Operations Director - Weston-super-Mare
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Can you lead a diverse FMCG manufacturing operation to deliver exceptional results for our customers and colleagues? Do you have a passion for building cultures that prioritise safety, performance, innovation and continuous improvement? Do you have a track record of developing and empowering teams to achieve their full potential. Are you experienced in shaping site strategy, driving operational excellence and delivering sustainable business growth.
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We're looking for someone with significant manufacturing leadership experience, strong commercial awareness and a passion for people leadership. If you're an energetic and influential leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
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Reporting to the General Manager, this is a critical leadership role responsible for setting and delivering the site's operational strategy while creating a culture where safety, quality, performance and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
You'll be responsible for...
- Inspiring high-performing teams
- Shaping operational strategy for future success
- Leading a zero-harm safety culture
- Driving manufacturing excellence and digital transformation
- Building talent, capability and succession strength
- Fostering strong union and employee relations
- Delivering financial performance through effective resource management
- Providing strategic leadership and executive support
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What You Need...
- Strategic & commercial leadership
- Collaborative people leadership
- Resilient, results-focused approach
- Influential Communication & relationship building
- Safety, quality & continuous improvement champion
- Authentic leadership with integrity & accountability
What We Offer To You...
- Very competitive remuneration package
- Personal development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
- A great opportunity to work for a truly global and sustainable organisation where people matter
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of their employment as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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