Director Of Operations, North America

About Our Client's Business

This exciting global business provides engineered testing and development solutions primarily to the automotive sector.

The Role

IAs Director of Operations, you will be responsible for providing inspired leadership through developing and implementing operational strategies, policies, procedures and best practices that will ensure continuous improvement of the North American businesses.

Additionally, the position will be expected to uphold compliance, efficiency, cost control, inventory management, profitability, and trust. This will be achieved by working daily to support operational leadership, overseeing various operational and supply chain activities, and promoting a culture of high performance and integrity.

What You Bring

• Proven leadership in either light manufacturing, engineering services or supply chain.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, costings, cost control, general finance and strong inventory management.
• Highly experienced in operations management (LEAN, 5S principles would be an advantage), business negotiations and conflict management skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, business or operations management or finance.

Benefits

Remuneration will be negotiated in line with your experience (circa $120-185K). This is an excellent opportunity to drive efficiency within a rapidly growing and exciting global group and to work alongside a highly motivated team working leading its industry sector.