A Large manufactures valves, 70 Million of business for the group both Nationally & Internationally through injection moulding, high speed & cellular assemblies.

You will be respoinsible for 2 sites responsibility for both sites and P&L
Operations and Distribution, controlling 180 staff working (24/7) through 7 Senior Managers. Member of the Board of Directors reporting to the Exec Group Operations Director

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing manufacturing and operational strategy/ goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery. To maximise efficiency, optimise production levels and driving operational excellence. To work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, regarding technical support for activities, striving for best in class products and business practices to deliver to the customer’s expectations, managing teams and projects across the business.

·Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.

·Knowledge and technical understanding of processes, components and manufacturing techniques.

Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.

·Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

·Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets.

Resilient, self motivated and able to work well under pressure.

An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures.