Interim Head of Operations: Quick-Impact Leader

Cherry Professional; Coxbench; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Operations for a well-established manufacturing business in the East Midlands. You will provide leadership and direction during a period of transition, quickly assessing priorities and driving accountability to maintain operational performance.

This hands-on role requires strong commercial awareness, the ability to influence management teams, and a track record of balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.

Qualifications

• Proven senior operational leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions in fast-paced settings.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance cost and value.
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional management teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction during a transition period.
• Assess priorities, drive action, and ensure accountability and performance.
• Speak to improve communication across teams and ensure execution of plans.
• Build credibility and keep key priorities moving forward under pressure.

Skills

Senior leadership

Decision making

Commercial mindset

Management teams

Communication & execution

Job description

Cherry Professional is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Operations for a well-established manufacturing business in the East Midlands. You will provide leadership and direction during a period of transition, quickly assessing priorities and driving accountability to maintain operational performance.

This hands-on role requires strong commercial awareness, the ability to influence management teams, and a track record of balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.