Director of Operations

Link Consultants; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials firm is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee and optimize production across multiple sites in the outskirts of Manchester. This role requires a proven track record in operations leadership within the construction materials sector, managing large teams and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. This position offers the opportunity to lead significant operational improvements and deliver business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven senior operations leadership experience within construction materials, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Track record managing multi-site operations and large teams over 50 employees.
• Strong understanding of production processes, HSE, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across a multi-site production network.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and deliver operational strategy aligned with business growth plans.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leaders and operational management teams.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, regulatory, and environmental standards.

Skills

Operational leadership experience

Team management

Production process understanding

Change management

Cost control capability

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Operations Director – Construction Materials Production

Location: Outskirts of Manchester

Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation within the construction materials production sector. They operate a multi-site manufacturing network, supplying essential materials into major infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.

They are seeking an Operations Director to lead and optimise production across multiple sites, driving safe, efficient, and commercially focused performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance across a multi-site production network
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Develop and deliver operational strategy aligned with business growth plans
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leaders and operational management teams
• Ensure full compliance with HSE, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Oversee cost control, budgeting, and performance reporting
• Align production with commercial demand and customer requirements
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives and capital investment projects

Key Requirements

• Proven senior operations leadership experience within construction materials, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Track record managing multi-site operations and large teams over 50 employees
• Strong understanding of production processes, HSE, and operational excellence
• Experience driving change and improving operational performance
• Commercial awareness with strong cost control capability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills