Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Nationwide - Staffordshire HQ

Excellent Salary and Package

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer working for a dynamic seller of construction materials. This is an exciting multi-site operation with a fantastic pedigree.

Work closely with the CEO and Management team to lead all non-customer-facing and commercial activities across the Company. To ensure that the Company has an effective infrastructure and systems to optimise efficiency, profitability, and business growth. To drive operational excellence through continuous improvement measures

Key Results Areas

Leadership of all operational activities across the business to maintain high levels of customer service

Ensure overall delivery of a cohesive operating strategy for the Company

Managing the cost base of the business including GNFR spend and a focus on stock reduction to deliver working capital improvement

Strategic review of estates, distribution, and logistics to identify productivity gains and capacity optimisation

Continuing to drive an exceptional Health and Safety culture

Deliver systems upgrades and/or new implementations to drive towards paperless processes

Transform and develop the manufacturing capabilities of the factory

Creation and embedding of KPIs across the organisation

To take an active role in the general management of the Company and participate in all key tactical and strategic decisions affecting the business

In liaison with HR, take an active role in strategic HR initiatives as appropriate

Ensure overall ongoing Operations compliance with the Company's quality management system in accordance with ISO accreditation

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• High level of strategic acumen to engage and challenge fellow board members in the development of the 3 to 5-year strategic plan
• Proven track record of hands-on execution and leading sustainable change
• Communicates effectively and relays information in a timely manner
• Strong Leadership Experience
• A demonstrable track record of leading challenging change management initiatives
• The credibility to engage and lead people through this period of significant change with a high calibre relationship-building capacity
• Extensive experience of working with complex distribution challenges in a dynamic, multi-site environment
• Ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to strategic direction, but more importantly to be able to execute pragmatically
• The desire to be hands-on and close to every element of the operational business
• A proven track record in project management
• Ability to lead from the front influence stakeholders at every level from shop floor to investors