Director of Operations

Operations Director / Director of Operations / Plant Director required to join the filtration division of a world leading Industrial / Chemical engineering manufacturer.The successful Operations Director / Director of Operations / Plant Director will lead and deliver operational excellence across all manufacturing activities with a focus on P&L ownership, driving profitability, quality and safety of engineering practice. Will also have indirect responsibility for a European Manufacturing Site.The successful Operations Director / Director of Operations / Plant Director will have operational management experience of manufacturing sites within industrial engineering. For example, filtration, power transmission, fluid power, oil & gas, food & bev, and or similar fast paced engineering manufacturing environments.The manufacturing site is commutable from the following – Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, Manchester, Portland.Package$200,000 – $220,00020% Bonus401kFurther benefits – company allowancesOperations Director / Director of Operations / Plant Director RoleWill lead and deliver operational excellence across all manufacturing activities with a focus on P&L ownership, quality and safety of engineering practice.Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency using lean principles, cost control initiatives, and process optimisation to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability.Will be responsible for P&L, budget and commercial responsibility, in line with forecast and financial expectations.Work closely with the service department to ensure an excellent standard of after-sales service.Plant based near Dover, New HampshireLiaise with various engineering departments.Operations Director / Director of Operations / Plant Director RequirementsExperience as a Plant Manager, Head of Manufacturing, Head of Operations, Business Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Director, Plant Director, General Manager or similar within an Engineering Manufacturing environment.Candidates with manufacturing plant management experience within the following will be desirable – filtration, industrial materials, compressed air, mechanical power transmission, oil & gas, food & beverage or similar industrial manufacturing environments.Will be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of managing commercial acumen, Profit & Loss, Budget control and more.Will be able to provide evidence of implementing lean manufacturing, six sigma and operational practices to cut lead times & save costs.A technical mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, chemical engineering qualification would be advantageous.Full clean driving license.Willingness to commute or relocate to the manufacturing site near Dover, New Hampshire.The manufacturing site is commutable from the following – Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, Manchester, Portland.