Operations Director High Volume Manufacturing

Maidstone, Kent
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Overview

Operations Director to oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations with a focus on high-volume output, customer service excellence, continuous improvement, team development, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

Lead 6S implementation

Champion OTIF (On Time In Full) as the key performance metric.

Ensure every process is aligned with delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Production Planning & Execution

Design and optimise processes for high-volume simple manufacturing environments

Define and monitor KPIs, ensure strict process compliance.

Lead operational teams through ERP implementation in 2025, ensuring robust transition and realisation of efficiencies.

Onboard and manage critical suppliers, assess performance, and streamline supply chain processes.

Prepare for anticipated growth and complexity in supplier networks.

Lead cross-functional CI initiatives-production, warehousing, logistics, packing, and customer service.

Encourage innovative, automated, and efficiency-driven solutions throughout operations.

Team Development & Leadership

Implement performance review and coaching systems; foster agility, collaboration, and high performance.

Build strong internal and external relationships.

What You'll Need

Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and health & safety.

Strong commercial and analytical skills; exceptional communicator.

Expertise in regulatory compliance, HSE protocols, ERP implementation, and OTIF metrics.

Resilient, collaborative, and ready to drive cultural and operational change.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead transformation and shape operational culture.

Lead the roll-out of a new ERP system and CI strategy.

Influence all core manufacturing functions across a single-site operation

Job Info
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Job Title:
Operations Director High Volume Manufacturing
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£85000 - £95000 Per annum Bonus, Car / CA(8k), Health Care
Posted:
Jun 10th 2025
Closes:
Jul 11th 2025
Sector:
Other
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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