Operations Director

SJS Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SJS Recruitment partners with a privately owned business to appoint an Operations Director who will build on an already strong operational platform and drive the next phase of growth.

Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee a complex, multi-site operation, lead operational strategy, and develop high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading large, complex operations.
• Experience at executive level with P&L responsibility.
• Ability to drive change while maintaining service quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy across multiple sites.
• Develop high-performing teams and align function with growth plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Leverage technology to enhance customer service and productivity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Lead a high-performing business. Shape what comes next.

We're partnering with a successful, privately owned business to appoint an Operations Director who can build on an already strong operational platform and help drive the next phase of growth.

This isn't a turnaround. It's an opportunity to make a great business even better.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have responsibility for a complex, multi-site operation, leading operational strategy, developing high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and identifying opportunities to leverage technology, improve efficiency and enhance customer service.

We're interested in exceptional operational leaders from sectors such as:

• Logistics & Distribution
• Food Manufacturing
• High volume complex Manufacturing
• Other fast-paced, multi-site operational environments

What matters most is your ability to lead at an executive level, inspire people, deliver commercial results and bring fresh thinking without losing sight of what already works.

You'll be someone who:

• Has a proven track record of leading large, complex operations.
• Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership.
• Has delivered operational improvements, organisational change and productivity gains.
• Leads with integrity, humility and emotional intelligence.
• Thrives in entrepreneurial businesses where collaboration, pace and accountability are valued.

This is a genuine opportunity to influence the direction of a successful business, working alongside an ambitious leadership team that values ideas, action and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced Operations Director looking for your next executive leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.