Operations Director, Aggregates and Asphalt

South East England Permanent View Job Description
The Operations Director, Aggregates and Asphalt, will play a key part in the expansion of the business.Based in the South East of England, the Operations Director will direct and control operations across the whole Aggregates and Asphalt (A&A) division, whilst developing and managing the operational business plan.
  • This role will play a key part in the expansion of the business
  • This is a place where you'll have room to grow professionally

About Our Client

As FM Conway expand, an opportunity has emerged to join this growing, innovative and forward-thinking family business.

This is an important moment in the history of the business, with the recent announcement that VINCI Construction has agreed to acquire FM Conway. This role is directly related to the expected expansion of the FM Conway business, which will be bolstered by this acquisition.

Job Description

Based in the South East of England, the Operations Director will direct and control operations across the whole Aggregates and Asphalt (A&A) division, whilst developing and managing the operational business plan.

The scope of the role is significant, with responsibility for the asphalt production sites and a number of other locations. In addition, you will be deeply involved in the development and commissioning of an eighth production site in Northamptonshire. This marks an important milestone in the growth of the company and sees their first expansion beyond the South East of England.

The Successful Applicant

The experienced person that will succeed in this role will have extensive experience in multi-site production and will possess:

  • A wholehearted dedication to safety culture and continuous improvement.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of asphalt or construction materials manufacture
  • An innovative mindset, bringing new ideas and ways of operating to a business that has a long history of sustainable development
  • Leadership and people skills in abundance, in particular, developing people and mentoring
  • An engaging, open and approachable style of leadership, underpinned by great communication skills

What's on Offer

By joining the growth journey that began in 1961, you'll be investing wisely in a career with a business that places 'Great People' at the core of its business strategy. This is a place where you'll have room to grow and the freedom to make a positive impact on the future of this respected organisation.

Aside from the career-elevating opportunity, you'll receive an excellent salary and package.

Contact
Nick Messenger
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6527220
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Operations Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
South East England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Messenger
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-092024-6527220