Head of Operations and Production
Recycleye
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for all key delivery functions:
- Manufacturing/Production/Field installations: Support the production team to optimize production assembly processes, ensuring quality, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and cost effectiveness.
- Project Management: Support our team of project managers in planning, executing and monitoring delivery of projects on time and within budget.
- Logistics: Manage and optimise outbound logistics processes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of systems to clients. Addressing customs regulations and requirements to facilitate smooth international shipments.
- Supply Chain: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the Purchasing and Accounts Administrator, to forecast demand, minimize supply risks and optimize inventory management.
- Test Centre Management: oversee the operations of the test centre, coordinate with internal team to prioritize and schedule testing activities allocating resources effectively to meet deadline and customer expectations.
- Identify bottlenecks in workflows and implement process improvements to drive operational excellence with a mindset focused on scale and efficiency.
- Set clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members to support their professional growth and development.
- Manage the operations team and foster culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Closely collaborate with R&D, sales, marketing and other teams across the business to ensure coordinated and aligned operations with wider company objectives.
- Build an in-depth understanding of the waste management industry.
- Report to leadership team, summarizing operational performance, trends, and actionable insights that will inform decision-making.
- Senior-level of relevant experience in operations management, manufacturing and project management (preferably in industrial sector)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing cross functional teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives and quality control procedures
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a production environment
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- You live and breathe operations.
- 10+ years of directly relevant experience
- Experience working in the recycling or waste management industry
- Bachelor’s Degree or similar qualifications or experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
- Six Sigma or similar certification
- An excellent salary that’s both equitable and reviewed regularly
- Shares in the company – each and every Recycleyte is invested in our vision, and we want to give you the opportunity to do so as well, both in your day-to-day as well as in your long-term investment
- Progression: we are growing rapidly and excited for you to make an impact as we do so
- Unlimited holiday
- A welcoming and inclusive team environment with monthly company-wide socials
- Plenty of opportunities for training and personal development
- Healthcare coverage – Vitality is available from your very first day!