Director of Operations

Higher Green; England; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing business seeks an Operations Director to spearhead growth and transformation. Key responsibilities include optimizing operations, leading change initiatives, and enhancing manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate will bring senior operational leadership experience and a strong track record in CI and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leadership experience in multi-step manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with CI, lean methodologies.
• Sound financial understanding and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cultural and process change across manufacturing.
• Ensure operational preparedness for future growth.
• Embed continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Operational Performance

Process Change

Tools

ERP

MRP

Job description

Operations Director

Staffordshire

Circa £100,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits

A leading, complex manufacturing business in Staffordshire is looking to appoint an Operations Director to help lead the next phase of growth and transformation. With a strong international customer base, the business is investing in systems, people, and processes to ensure long-term resilience and competitiveness.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Operations Director will take full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing performance and play a key role in modernising operations. The remit includes continuous improvement, planning, systems integration, and the development of a high-performing operational team.

Key Priorities:

• Lead cultural and process change programmes across manufacturing and related functions
• Ensure the operation is fully prepared for future growth, including developing and strengthening the middle management layer
• Embed continuous improvement practices that deliver measurable results
• Take ownership of planning and SIOP processes to improve efficiency and customer service
• Support the successful integration of a new ERP system across operational functions
• Maintain control over budgets and performance targets with a clear view of operational KPIs

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Senior operational leadership experience within complex, multi-step manufacturing environments
• A strong track record of delivering change and driving performance improvements
• Hands-on experience with CI, lean methodologies, and structured planning processes (e.g. SIOP, MRP/ERP)
• Sound financial understanding and the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• A practical, people-focused leadership style with the ability to build and develop teams at all levels

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact the job poster.

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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