Regional Operations Director

Job Description : REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR UK A market leading Industrial Engineering Business is recruiting a Regional Operations Director to join their UK leadership team based in the West Midlands area. Manage Operations throughout the UK Business via the implementation of effective strategy or initiatives that adopts agreed global standards and best practice process methodology in the collection, consolidation, receiving, processing and dispatch of materials in an efficient, safe, compliant and cost effective manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations, sales diversity objectives and broader country and/or global strategy. The Regional Operations Director will have some of the following responsibilities: Execute strategic initiatives that ensure the efficient and safe processing, handling, transporting and loading of material in accordance with company standards and requirements Together with the Regional Commercial and Transport Teams establish and execute regional operational plans that effeciently meet the business requirements. Develop and implement a regional cost management strategy and identify initiatives that align with company requirements and deliver bottom line benefits to the business Communicate and participate in regional acquisitions and new business opportunities in line with country strategic objectives Develop plans to integrate new acquisitions into the group, operations and information technology systems Set and report on objectives and targets for yards throughout the region ensuring outputs are in accordance with global strategy relating to safety, volumes, efficiency, yields, quality, and sustainability Work with regional and local transportation teams to manage stevedoring, freight and load port logistics to support the completion of country operational plans relating to bulk cargo and domestic sales commitments Effectively manage and utilise asset base, including routine, preventative & predictive maintenance and replacement programs Effectively develop and promote a service excellence orientation across the region Recruit, lead and develop the regional Operations including succession planning teams including maintenance, stevedoring and production Monitor and engage with State / Federal bodies in regard to legislation and laws that may impact on the business operationally Environment, Community, and Sustainability (SHECS) policies, procedures, and initiatives within sub-region or regional function with multiple teams Promote culture of diversity and inclusion, positive employee relations, and teamwork, and ensure standards of fairness and equality are maintained within sub-region or regional function with multiple teams Set and approve budgets (including capex) and manage costs by implementing a system of control and approvals in line with Company strategy, budgetary requirements, and financial policies and procedures for sub-region or regional function with multiple teams Work with Country Non-Trade Procurement teams to define select fixed plant and contractual services and provide approval for purchase requisitions at the appropriate spend level as defined by global and regional policies Support, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives and foster compliance with quality requirements in accordance with a regional or global functional strategy Support and ensure compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and initiatives within sub-region or regional function with multiple teams The ideal candidate for the Regional Operations Director’s position will have the following skills and experience: Degree in Business, Operations, Engineering or related field preferred Experience, preferably in materials processing, manufacturing, mining, energy or industrial consulting Directorship level experience within an industrial operational/manufacturing environment Operations/ Supply Chain background, preferably in an industrial goods, mining or energy company Continuous improvement mindset to increase operational productivity Outstanding people management skills with high EQ to build a collaborative team environment Strategic and operational thinking – able to connect the dots on a future market and business environment and implement aligned initiatives Logical thinking and structuring of complex problems Excellent planning, forecasting and organisational skills Analytical thinking, comfortable with numbers and quantitative analysis Understanding of best-practice operational processes, distributed service business optimisation High level of drive and energy to inspire change Strong interpersonal, communication and mentoring skills

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