Chief Operations Officer

Job description / Role

Our Client are a well established and successful multi-site business that design and fabricate, supply and install a wide range of products in steel, stainless steel, glass and aluminum.  They specialise in providing creative and efficient solutions to challenging structural engineering problems. 
 
The company has two distinct divisions: Steel and Aluminum, typical work undertaken includes, Structural and Architectural space frames, Skylights and Curtain wall structures, Stainless Steel systems and Ornamental handrails.

They are looking to recruit a COO. this person will report to the owners of the company, which is part of an impressive group with diverse business interests.

Our client is looking for a seasoned COO with a strong metal fabrication background to lead and improve all aspects of the business:
- Developing and executing the short and long range strategy  to improve profitability for the business across all manufacturing sites
- Developing specific goals and objectives for each functional area, communicate with the team and engage the team in executing the plan - remove obstacles
- Leading, motivating and continually improving the skills of the group - build the bench for rapid growth
- Developing the operations budget including capital equipment expenditures and headcount
- Defining and improving all processes that involve production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance and supply chain
- Partnering with Continuous Improvement to engage the operations team in implementing changes to increase efficiency and stream line business processes - get the waste out
- Leading and fostering a consistent ``culture`` between sites at different locations
- Ensuring a safe and clean work environment for employees
- Working across multiple functions and doing whatever it takes to complete the job
- Ensuring new product launches are flawless
- Staying current with new technology/methods and ensuring the operation is on the leading edge of technology

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field required.
- 10 years experience managing a multi-plant metal fabricating business with PandL responsibility
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills, and provide strong leadership in a production environment
- Previous experience with tooling, welding, painting and metal fabrication processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A "hands on" leadership approach
 
You will be working in an environment where strong values and respect for others is paramount. 

Your success in this position will be noticed and rewarded!

About the Company

Our business was created in 2010 by 3 recruitment specialists, 360 are now recognised as one of the leading forces in the recruitment industry on a national and international level.

The business was set up to provide contract skilled workers into the meat industry however, we quickly diversified into new markets. Now the company serves 3 key market sectors –Senior Appointments, Engineering / Manufacturing & the Meat Industry.

Dividing the business into these specialist sectors has allowed the acquisition of exceptional candidates; harnessing the advanced market knowledge of our consultants gives us an edge over our competitors & ensures that we fully understand our customers’ specifications & preferences – enabling us to place the most suitable candidates with them.

Today a team of over 20 are located at our head office in Nottingham.

Professionalism and passion, matched in equal part by the values of respect, excellence and entrepreneurial spirit, are the hallmarks of 360 Recruitment.