Total 4 Director/C-Level manufacturing production job vacancies in United Kingdom - Cotes Park

Job Overview

The candidate will be responsible to oversee all aspects of the development and implementation of Manufacturing, Operations and strategies expansion for the business. Reporting directly to the senior operations director, he will also support the daily operations of manufacturing and operations as well as cost reduction, productivity and total quality management initiatives

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing & operating strategies
• Establish production arrangements & manage supply chain management standard
• Develop and implement key work processes
• Use productivity and quality management tools and processes to make improvements
• Participate in developing and improving strategic plans
• Implement all aspects of Capital Expenditure
• Coordinate and implement cost reduction, productivity and total quality management projects
• Formulate local delivery network and international logistics and freight forwarding plan

Requirements

• Msc / Degree in engineering
• Min 15 years of lean manufacturing operations experience
• Prior plant management of managing more than 500 personnel (blue collar - managerial level)
• industrial electronics automation manufacturing experience will be a plus
• Strategic planning & presentation to top management

If you are interested in the position , kindly send your CVs in to yitwei.kwan(@)randstad.com.sg

Please include your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

EA: 94C3609 / Reg: R1325913

Job Purpose

BBC StoryWorks, BBC Studio’s global commercial creative and content division, seeks a Director of Content Strategy and Production for APAC. This role leads the development and execution of innovative, high-quality content solutions across BBC Studios media portfolio activations for a diverse range of advertising clients.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and empathetic leader with a strong background in managing creative teams, client relationships, and production processes. They will ensure the APAC content strategy team delivers award-winning, best-in-class content that meets BBC’s high standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead a team of creatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage stakeholders across the BBC to deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives.

Client Management

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and ensure content strategies align with their goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.

Creative Strategy

• Drive the creation of impactful, thought-provoking content across multiple platforms and formats.
• Set and maintain high creative standards, ensuring all work is conceptually strong and brand-aligned.
• Oversee the development and execution of content that stands out in a competitive landscape.

Production Oversight

• Manage the production process from concept through post-production, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Project Management and compliance team to ensure that the work meets BBC’s stringent editorial and commercial guidelines
• Work within budget constraints, maintaining profitability for BBC ad sales productions in line with P and L targets.

Communication and Business Culture

• Facilitate clear, timely communication within the team and with external stakeholders regarding BBC Storyworks team and Work.
• Facilitate cross pollination of learnings, ideas and best practice with the global Storyworks teams
• Contribute to broader company and department initiatives, aligning team efforts with overall business goals.
• Uphold and promote BBC values, including safety and compliance standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in content strategy, production, or related roles, with a strong emphasis on people management, client relations, and production oversight.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring creative teams, with a track record of fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Extensive experience in client management, including the ability to build strong relationships, understand client needs, and deliver tailored content solutions that meet business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Deep understanding of production processes across various media formats, including video, digital, and written content, with a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the PMO into a center of excellence for project management to provide guidance and coaching to novice or new project managers who need to understand how to runs projects.
• Develop a set of competency requirements to qualify Project Managers.
• Manage a common set of practices, principles, and templates for managing projects.
• Ensure that the standards and templates are followed by performing regular assessments of projects.
• Manage PMO management reporting, gather project data, and produce information for management review.
• Track the status of all projects within the PMO, based on updates from the project managers. Standardize the way information is compiled and reported to management.
• Define and use a standard project dashboard to provide a clear way to keep track of the status of projects.
• Continuously improve project portfolio management approach (PPM) that the PMO manages and facilitates.
• Keep an up-to-date repository of projects underway and requests pending review.
• Manage a resource capacity plan or resource forecast to help understand resource availability for projects.

Experience Requirement

• 12 to 15+ years of experience in Project Management.
• PMO experience in manufacturing-related industries (Semiconductor/ Electronic/ Devices/ Contract Manufacturing or others).
• Led PMO teams regionally or globally.
• Managed project budgets of over 10 million dollars.
• Global cross-functional team leadership and management skills

If you are interested in the position , kindly send your CVs to sean.ho(@)randstad.com.sg

Please include your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Applicants must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption in accordance with MOM’s regulations to allow them to enter the workplace. Applicants may be required to share verifiable COVID-19 vaccination documents or proof of a valid exemption at the point of offer. Randstad Pte. Limited and/or the Client reserves the right to withdraw an offer if the applicant fails to provide verifiable COVID-19 vaccination and/or proof of exemption documents.

EA: 94C3609 / Reg: R21103172

The Company

Opportunity to join a global market leader in the high-tech capital equipment manufacturing space as Finance Director overseeing the Global Manufacturing Operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Global VP Finance, you will lead a team to oversee the finance function for Singapore as well as Global Manufacturing Operations. You will be responsible for evaluating operations spend, forecasting, working capital and cost analysis. You will also prepare, analyse, and interpret monthly financial results and forecasts for the company’s financial operations, monthly operations reviews as well as preparation of Quarterly/Annual budget, monthly financial forecasting and variance analysis to actual results. You will also perform analysis of Headcount, Cost of Good Sold and Inventory.

This is a highly visible role within the organization and you will partner closely with the senior leadership team for Singapore and Global Manufacturing Operations to resolve complex business challenges, establish business metrics, and provide insights into future business endeavors as a trusted advisor. You will also drive inventory optimization, gross margin improvement and supplier investments.

Your Profile

As the successful candidate, you will possess a degree or Diploma in Accountancy or ACCA with the following relevant experience:

- At least 15 years of relevant finance experience partnering with Manufacturing Operations, preferably within the high technology manufacturing environment.

- Experience in partnering with Global operations including purchasing, supply chain and manufacturing will be essential.

- Regional and/or global exposure as well as proven managerial experience is a must.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number STE9090846, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.