OverviewA dynamic UK personal care manufacturer based in Peterborough employing over 60 staff plus agency. The business has grown significantly in the last 5 years and is expecting additional growth. It offers a range of cosmetics and personal care manufacturing, striving to support ambitious brands. The culture focuses on people, partnerships with customers, and developing the team.The RoleThe Operations Director will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for delivering business performance and improving service and capacity. You will oversee sales revenue delivery through the production, quality, maintenance and purchasing teams. The operations director will continue to improve key metrics such as safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory.Providing strategic leadership to the operational teamsLeading GMP, ISO accreditation and quality standardsEffective P&L management with a focus on capacity management, cost control and increasing factory output and efficienciesDevelop strong relationships with the Commercial director and contribute to wider business strategy as part of the leadership teamInventory and supply chain management — set strategy to ensure effective stock managementDevelopment of systems to ensure streamlined operations and continuous improvementSet direction for maintenance, facilities and machinery improvementsThe CandidateThis is a role well suited for a proven and ambitious leader with experience of running factory operations, leading and delivering change.The successful candidate will have manufacturing experience, ideally in a personal care, chemicals, food or similar field. They will have experience developing a team and leading change, operational excellence and experience with system implementation or improvements.You will be a motivational leader looking to develop a high performing teamYou will understand the importance of safety in the workplaceExperience working with small run sizes, customization and regular line changeovers would be highly advantageousEssential skills include operational excellence, financial acumen, desire to shape business direction and strong people skillsIdeally educated to degree (or similar) level; the successful candidate must be a strong leader, enjoy change, be an excellent communicator and highly drivenWhat\'s On OfferA competitive salary, pension, bonus, and the opportunity to join a dynamic team and ambitious business.Salary - £80k+Reporting to: Managing DirectorDirect reports: General Manager, Planning Manager, Quality Manager and Purchasing Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr