Operations Director - EUUK

mplement plans for the effective use of material and labour resources to achieve manufacturing targets

• Manage the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule

• Oversee the hiring, orienting, and training of all employees to ensure a competent workforce

• Ensure operations are in compliance with Quality, health & safety and environmental standards

• Drive sustainability to meet organizational and regional goals

• Schedule the maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations

• Analyze and provide solutions to manufacturing / Supply/chain challenges or problems though the Griffith continuous improvement resource

• Assessments mechanical and procedural limitations that minimize work efficiency working with the quality and engineering departments

• Assess current maintenance work processes, to optimize efficiency, oversee, manage maintenance procedures and operations

• Drive supply chain efficiencies & innovation through internal and external expertise to meet the changing future environment

• Oversee planning, procurement and implementing logistical strategy, ensuring targets are met as per long range plan

• Oversee product storage, handling and distribution internally and externally

• Monitor and control production processes enabling operational flexibility in the event of a problem

• Collaborate with marketing, PD&I and sales to develop strategies aimed at improving the marketability of manufactured products

• Oversee the procurement of raw materials and equipment required for manufacturing

• Monitor performance and develop a strong succession plan at all levels

• Working closely with VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing to ensure contract manufacturers are compliant with the company's quality standards and meet our capacity requirements as well as sharing best practices among sites and define the SC of the future

• Implement and leverage new technologies, automation, lean manufacturing and stay alert to new trends in the sector

• Promote cross functional cooperation and resolve conflict

• Develop and/or refine reporting systems, procedures and operational controls, in conjunction with the General Manager to enable effective management of the business and delivery of results

• Provide guidance to departmental managers in support of the annual review process with alignment of objectives

• Conduct any general duties, specific projects and responsibilities (as assigned or required by the General Manager) in a timely and professional manner

• Actively participate in company, staff or individual one-on-one meetings on an on-going basis for the purposes of effective teamwork, enhanced communication and progressive co-operation strategies with all departments across the company to ensure company objectives are met.

• Represents Griffith Foods externally in a professional manner with all customers, suppliers, government agencies, professional associations as well as internally with all Griffith Foods employees and colleagues

Knowledge and/or experience requirements

• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Manufacturing Operation, Supply chain, Organization & People Management.
• Relevant managerial qualifications
• A customer-focused, hands-on leader with experience in building and sustaining strong pier level external relationships with key suppliers as well as coaching the organization internally to drive performance.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma education is desirable
• Supply Chain education is desirable
• Demonstrated success in organizational end to end supply chain capacity building, including fiscal management and budgeting, managing relations with internal & external customers
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multi-faceted projects and successfully operationalizing innovative programs resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and cross-cultural skills