Director of Operations

JR United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a seasoned operational leader ready to take the reins of a fast-paced, high-value manufacturing business? We’re working with a well-established organisation in South Yorkshire that’s looking for an experienced Operations Director to lead a team of 200+ and oversee all aspects of manufacturing and site operations.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the full operational remit – from manufacturing and engineering to safety, quality, and supply chain. This is a highly visible role, where you’ll play a key part in shaping the future of the site, working closely with the commercial leadership and key clients to deliver results.

The focus?

Build and engage a high-performing workforce.

Raise the bar across every operational metric.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Leading all operational functions across the site – production, engineering, safety, quality, and logistics.
2. Driving plant performance and optimising how the site runs, day in, day out.
3. Leading change and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Ensuring compliance with strict safety, regulatory and quality standards.
5. Partnering with commercial teams to deliver on client expectations.
6. Hitting the numbers – operational KPIs, cost savings, and site profitability.

What We’re Looking For

1. A proven leader of manufacturing operations – ideally in a highly regulated sector (automotive, aerospace, medical, energy, etc.).
2. Experience of running a large-scale site – 100+ headcount and £multi-million budgets.
3. Strong background in lean, CI, and cultural change.
4. Confident leading from the front – commercially minded, people focused, and operationally sharp.
5. A solid grasp of compliance – especially around health, safety, and quality.
6. Someone who can build credibility with teams on the shop floor and around the board table.