Operations Director – North Of England

This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-

Head of Packaging recruitment – Greg Nelson – greg@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head of Print recruitment–Neil Pearson – neil@harrison-scott.co.uk

Head Paper recruitment – Gary Young – gary@harrison-scott.co.uk

Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –

George Thompson – george@harrison-scott.co.uk

Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.

We have an unmissable opportunity for a target-driven Operations Director to join our award-winning client. They are looking a self-motivated individual of the calibre that will help them fulfil their ambitious, well-supported plans.
You will manage and coordinate all print production operations, adopting best practises in all areas to drive efficiency; and initiate lean manufacturing plans and processes which minimise costs through effective utilisation of manpower, equipment, facilities and materials. Being successful in this role will depend heavily on a strong commercial acumen and financial understanding.
As Operations Director, your role will ultimately be to guarantee the highest level of customer satisfaction through the adherence of company standards in terms of quality and service. You maintain an open line of communication and work closely with the scheduling department to set realistic time-frames and deadlines.
Managing personnel will be a key part to this role. You will determine manning of all employees including full time and temp workers; hold daily production meetings; and hire, discipline and evaluate all employees. We are looking for someone who can command authority and gain respect from all subordinates.
Stand out candidates will be high ambitious, exhibiting a confident ability to manage change and have a hunger to play a crucial part in our client’s long-term success.