Industrial Ops Director: Lead 60+ Team to Drive Efficiency

Michael Page; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an interim Operations Manager/Director in Sheffield to oversee daily operations across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently. You will lead a team of around 60 people, recruit and develop staff, implement an ERP system upgrade, and establish KPIs to drive performance while improving costs, quality and delivery.

This temporary role offers a base in the Sheffield area with an initial contract through

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operational Leadership role within the industrial manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to analyse data and implement actionable strategies.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Availability to start a new role immediately.

Responsibilities

• Head up a team of c.60 people across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation
• Recruit, train, coach and develop this team to perform to the best of their abilities
• Help to install a new ERP system to improve business capability
• Develop and monitor a suite of KPIs to enable business success
• Review manufacturing procedures to drive efficiencies, costs, quality and delivery

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

KPI development

ERP implementation

Cross-functional

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an interim Operations Manager/Director in Sheffield to oversee daily operations across manufacturing, engineering, distribution and installation, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently. You will lead a team of around 60 people, recruit and develop staff, implement an ERP system upgrade, and establish KPIs to drive performance while improving costs, quality and delivery.

This temporary role offers a base in the Sheffield area with an initial contract through