Manufacturing Operations Director

Trial Balance Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cornwall is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Director to oversee all processes and lead a motivated team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and demonstrate effective team leadership. This senior role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, emphasizing operational excellence within the organization.

Benefits

Exceptional bonus scheme

Enhanced benefits package

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experienced manufacturing or engineering professional.
• Extensive manufacturing expertise required.
• Commercial awareness and proficiency in digital tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing processes and team leadership.
• Implement process efficiencies and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with sales and customer support teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in digital tools

Education

Business or engineering degree

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Director - Mid Cornwall - Circa: £115,000 (Neg) + Exceptional bonus scheme + enhanced benefits package + relocation support (where required)

This is a senior leadership role in a well-established, financially secure manufacturing company specializing in high-quality industrial equipment. The position involves overseeing all manufacturing processes, leading a motivated team, and ensuring operational excellence across the site.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced manufacturing or engineering professional with a strong background in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and team leadership. Key responsibilities include managing manufacturing controls, implementing process efficiencies, maintaining high quality standards, and collaborating with sales and customer support teams.

Requirements include a business or engineering degree, extensive manufacturing expertise, commercial awareness, and proficiency in digital tools. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, benefits, and relocation support, based in Cornwall.

The recruitment process is ongoing, with interested candidates encouraged to contact the provided references promptly.