Head of Operations

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Sheffield

We are looking for a Head of Operations to join an automotive parts supplier in Sheffield. This role is available due to growth, and we are looking for someone who can support continue and push this growth forward.

The ideal candidate will have energy and ambition to help lead this journey. You will have experience within a Operations or Project Management role, ideally within a similar sector. – if you do not have sector experience, you must have a genuine interest in Automotive / Engines.

Day to Day

• Responsible for the resourcing and development of the wider ops team.
• Work closely with the Head of Marketing to drive sustainable, organic growth while maintaining a healthy gross profit margin.
• Drive improvements across all areas of the company's supply chain, improving accuracy and speed of delivery, while reducing wastage and costs, through better processes and automation. 
• The company is keen to expand its well-established global network of customers through
• Team management of approx. 11.
• Improving its international supply chain. Dealing with the impact of Brexit for EU customers.
• Supporting to continue a positive and productive working environment that allows people to grow and prosper.

Skills Knowledge and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have experience within an Operations Management or Project Management role, with an interest in Automotive
• Embraces values of trust care and selflessness
• Proven experience in suggesting and implementing business improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills & strong IT skill
• Working knowledge of budgeting cash forecasting and balance sheet
• Strong negotiation skills
• Works well under pressure and embraces change
• Organised and methodical with the ability to manage workload and priorities
• Flexible to support the business during busy periods with extra hours and/or additional duties
• Proactive with the ability and confidence to use initiative
• A leader: someone who inspires others towards our shared vision

Pay, Benefits and Working Hours

• A basic salary of up to £60,000 per annum
• Company wide profit-share scheme
• 37.5 hour work week, with flexibility within core hours
• Solid Pension
• 25 days plus Bank Holiday's
• Bonus (Specific details are TBC, however it will be linked to achieving deliverable improvement in the supply chain)
• Free onsite parking
• A fun and friendly working environment