Director of Operations

ATA Search; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Director to lead and manage a dynamic team in a precision engineering environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational performance and implement innovative changes that shape the future of the business. You will oversee a large team, ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position is perfect for a leader ready to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Private medical cover

4% matched pension

Additional leave for Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operations in precision engineering environments.
• Management experience of teams around 100 people.

Responsibilities

• Lead key department heads to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop efficient plans and streamline workflows.

Skills

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Commercial Awareness

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Operations Director

Derbyshire

£75,000-£80,000 + Benefits

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of precision engineering solutions, specialising in the machining of complex, performance-critical components across a variety of industries, including aerospace and defence. This business has seen over 50% growth over the last 3 years, reaching £14 million turnover in 2024.

With advanced capabilities in both machining and high-integrity fabrications, they deliver a wide range of components, from small, intricate parts to large-scale assemblies. Their state-of-the-art facilities enable them to handle projects of various sizes with exceptional precision. Committed to the highest standards of quality, they offer expert services in inspection, non-destructive testing, and manufacturing engineering, all within a highly regulated, low-volume environment.

They are looking for an Operations Director to join their team with immediate effect.

The Role

The role of Operations Director will involve managing a dynamic team and ensuring the smooth running of operations. In this newly created role for the business, this is the perfect opportunity to take on a key leadership role and make a real impact on operational performance, in a role where you can drive change and help shape the future of the business. The Operations Director will be responsible for:

1. Managing and leading key department heads, including Production, Materials, and Engineering, with 5 direct and approximately 100 indirect reports.
2. Ensuring high-performance and developing a skills matrix for continued development.
3. Overseeing daily operations, developing efficient plans, and collaborating with the management team to streamline workflows and optimise production.
4. Maintaining timely, quality-driven delivery of orders, meeting quoted lead times and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
5. Identifying areas for improvement, reducing indirect time, and upholding the right first time approach to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
6. Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety standards, promoting a culture of safety across all teams.

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Operations Director role you will need:

1. Experience managing operations in a high value, low volume precision engineering environment.
2. Management experience of teams totalling circa 100 people, including appraisals and people development.
3. Strong knowledge of best practices, with the ability to bring innovative ideas to the table.
4. Commercially aware, understanding the importance of on-time delivery and proactive planning to avoid delays.
5. A leader capable of developing people, engaging with the people to make them feel a part of the team and build a good team culture.

The Benefits

For this Operations Director role the following benefits are on offer:

1. £75,000-£80,000 base salary
2. 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
3. Private medical cover
4. 4% matched pension
5. Additional leave for Christmas shutdown

If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to [e-mail] or give me a call on 07773 207 097.