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An Operations Director is required for a leading engineering business based near Wakefield, West Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Director to join a growing organisation. The business has a forward-thinking board of directors and it requires an Operations Director to modernise the processes, systems, procedures and to help drive cultural change across the Manufacturing facility to help the site become a 1st class production site.

This will be working for a busy Engineering environment, with responsibility for the Machine Shop, Welding, Fabrication and Assembly departments and it will have a core focus on the Production & Engineering departments, so the key areas for improvement will be around improving On-Time Delivery, reducing Lead times and improving general efficiencies. The business has a long-standing workforce and this role requires an individual who can engage with the employees on the shop floor to drive a really positive cultural change programme to help implement the improvements required. You will have responsibility for the Production and Maintenance functions and will be a passionate manager who is a great motivator of people. The role will require someone who is strategically minded but still enjoys being involved Operationally with the shop floor.

Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing would be keen to speak with candidates with the following skills and experiences:

*Experienced Operations Director who enjoys autonomy
*Experienced in leading teams within a fast-paced Engineering environment
*Examples of delivering against KPI's to be outlined on your CV is essential
*Has seen what excellent looks like and wants to help drive a business forward

Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist division of Elevation Recruitment focusing on Operational, Engineering & Technical positions across Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you

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