Operations Director Required!

Our client is a leading packaging manufacturer based in Southampton.

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and manage their full manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be accountable for production, quality, maintenance, safety, and overall operational efficiency. They will drive operational excellence, optimise resources, and ensure timely delivery of customer orders, all while maintaining profitability and compliance with environmental and industry regulations.

Package:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (flexibility required)
• £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

Operations Director - Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop production, maintenance, and quality teams while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of extrusion, conversion, and packaging lines, ensuring production targets are met in line with customer demand and specifications.
• Implement lean manufacturing and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS and other relevant industry standards, maintaining high product quality and enforcing environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Lead maintenance operations to keep machinery and plant equipment reliable, safe, and fully operational, including planned preventative maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and management of engineering projects and equipment upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset care, machine efficiency, and energy usage.
• Manage operational budgets, cost control, and capital investment planning.
• Oversee raw material procurement and stock control to ensure continuous supply.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, ensuring efficiency and profitability targets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities for automation, waste reduction, and sustainability improvements.

Operations Director - Requirements:

• Proven senior operations/manufacturing leadership experience (preferably in plastics, polythene, or packaging sectors).
• Strong knowledge of extrusion, conversion, and flexible packaging processes.
• Excellent understanding of quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, engineering, and asset management.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.

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