Head Of Operations

Bis Henderson; Hasbury; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing company based in the West Midlands seeks a Head of Operations to lead day-to-day operational performance and drive improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-volume manufacturing and demonstrate proven senior leadership skills. This role involves owning production efficiency, implementing robust processes, and optimizing supplier partnerships. A competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 along with benefits is offered for this position.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Experience in complex engineered products and low-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to drive operational excellence and implement scalable processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day operational performance across various functions.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement robust planning processes.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and optimize procurement performance.

Skills

Strong background in low-volume, complex manufacturing

Proven track record of senior operational leadership

Experience managing Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain functions

Skilled in change management and process improvement

Commercially minded and data-driven

Collaborative communicator

Job description

Birmingham

£75,000 - £85,000 + car allowance, bonus and benefits

Overview

Are you a proven operational leader with experience delivering large, complex engineered products within a low-volume manufacturing environment? This international manufacturing business with a full scale production operation in the West Midlands is seeking an ambitious Head of Operations to join the business. With accountability for driving operational excellence and improvements with a particular focus on production, this role is a great opportunity to take a senior lead in a business growing significantly and with a strong order book in place for 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting directly into the MD, you will take full ownership of day-to-day operational performance, with accountability across Production, Operations, Planning, Maintenance, Quality & Compliance and Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Driving continuous improvement and implementing scalable processes to maximimise efficiencies around production and broader operations within a specialist manufacturing business.
• Implement and embed robust planning, scheduling and resource management processes.
• Drive operational excellence and lean initiatives and ensure that projects are delivered on time, safely and to specifications.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and optimise procurement performance.
• Report performance and drive KPI accountability across operations.

Key Skills

• Strong background in low-volume, complex manufacturing.
• Proven track record of senior operational leadership.
• Experience managing Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain functions.
• Skilled in change management, process improvement and building high-performing teams.
• Commercially minded, data-driven and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-led environment.
• Collaborative communicator with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.