E3 Recruitment

Head of Operations

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Operations, to lead a pioneering team on their large-scale manufacturing site! The Head of Operations will play a vital role, in promoting best practice and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations on site and setting up the operational strategy to develop efficiency & drive performance.

They will lead the manufacturing team to achieve the company goals by implementing continuous improvement tools and driving change!


Benefits for the Head of Operations:



  • Free on-site parking

  • Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

  • Death in Service

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays, and more!


Roles & Responsibilities of Head of Operations:



  • The ability to demonstrate managerial experience within a complex manufacturing environment, working closely with the rest the Senior leaders from other departments such as Supply Chain, Quality, Health and Safety and other Senior Leadership Team members.

  • Showcase organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and procedures, including lean / continuous improvement activities, health and safety, and quality systems.

  • Ensure the compliance with specifications, deadlines and budgets, achievement of project goals and compliance with safety, environmental, health and quality standards and project reporting.

  • To plan, co-ordinate and manage the OPEX / CAPEX budget, to align with technical projects for the site.

  • Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the team culture.

  • The ability to implement structured problem-solving techniques, provide solutions and delegate responsibility.


Qualifications required for Head of Operations:



  • Hold a degree in relevant Engineering discipline (or equivalent).

  • The ability to demonstrate vast industry experience, highlighting production or operations management in a lean manufacturing environment with the ability to demonstrate continuous improvement.

  • Proven experience of Leadership and Management of a mixed skilled team.

  • Knowledge and Understanding from a Chemistry / Process Background


If you're ready to join a forward-thinking company where your role is not just a job but a career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey as a Head of Operations!


  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
  • Location: Cardiff, Wales
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Contact: James Travis
  • Tel: 01484 645269
  • Fax: 01484 500385
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2024-09-23 11:54:53 -

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