Operations Director

Operations Director - Newton Site

Employment Type: Full time

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Operations Director is responsible for the operational aspects of the Newton site, encompassing production, supply chain, HSE, and warehouse functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the operations teams.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the production facility and financial aspects of the operations in line with budgets.
• Develop and maintain best practices and production efficiencies in line with the broader Terex Business Systems using lean techniques.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and strive towards best practice world-class manufacturing.
• Improve the capabilities and capacity of the manufacturing unit, achieving on-time delivery and cost targets.
• Efficiently integrate new products into production.
• Lead, develop, and motivate staff towards the achievement of targets and objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Act as an integral part of the site's S&OP process to ensure common understanding of capacity, build schedule, and supply constraints.
• Collate and provide all management reports as requested to both site management and the wider Terex Materials Processing group.
• Provide relevant information and detail on an annual basis for the factory budgeting process in conjunction with the Financial Controller.
• Ensure timely and relevant communication with all relevant departments in the businesses.
• Ensure full compliance of the entire team with site policies, procedures, and HSE regulations.
• Cooperate with the wider Terex Materials Processing Group in relation to the implementation of manufacturing strategies and other relevant duties.
• Develop department strategies, business plans, and implement schedules to achieve goals.
• Conduct manager performance reviews and manage expectations.
• Oversee department’s overall performance and hold team accountable for meeting expectations.
• Ensure compliance to safety and all Company policies.
• Manage conflicts and provide solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership position.
• A proven track record of operational achievement in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Background of managing a fast-moving manufacturing facility (preferably engineering) including supply chain & warehouse functions.
• Experience of and a proven track record of staff management, appraisal & development of teams.
• A strong motivator with excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting financial targets.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Excellent communication & IT skills.
• Drive and energy for results.
• Practical and commercially aware.
• Flexible in approach and hard working.
• Business acumen.
• Strategic ability and innovative.
• Ability to prioritise and organise.
• Timely decision making.
• Ability to work in an environment that is fluid with changing priorities.
• Highest level of integrity, honesty, and trust.

Note: If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy.