Operations Director

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in Leeds is seeking an Operations Director to oversee engineering and manufacturing operations. This role involves leading a team of around 70, managing production processes across two sites, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background in bespoke joinery and experience with production management. A competitive salary of £90,000-£100,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Wider benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with experience in bespoke joinery manufacturing.
• Extensive hands-on experience in managing production within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environment.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 70 across two sites.
• Oversee manufacturing processes, including fabrication and assembly.
• Manage site Health and Safety to ensure compliance.

Skills

Hands-on experience in production management

Good communication skills

Innovative and customer-focused approach

Strong HSE practitioner

Lean manufacturing mindset

Tools

ERP or MRP systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

This exciting Operations Director role will oversee and optimise all aspects of engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role is based in Leeds and requires a strong background in manufacturing bespoke joinery products.

Company

The organisation is a turn-key manufacturer based in Leeds. They use raw materials from plastic to timber, creating bespoke products for a variety of customers. They are looking to continue their success with a new Operations Director, focusing on the manufacturing operations side of the business across 2 sites.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of c.70, split across two sites
• Overseeing the smooth running of manufacturing; plastic, metal and wood fabrication, warehousing and assembly
• Managing site Health and Safety to ensure legal compliance
• Ensuring products are manufactured to a high-quality standard and are delivered on time and in full
• Managing relationships and agreements with external partners, vendors and suppliers
• Responsibility for the operational budget, capital projects and business development

Profile / Qualifications

As Operations Director this candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience of working in a bespoke joinery manufacturing environment.

They will also have:

• Extensive hands-on experience of managing production, ideally within a sheet plastic or wood joinery environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• An innovative and customer focused approach
• A strong HSE practitioner and lean manufacturing mindset
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems would be advantageous

Job Offer

• £90,000-£100,000
• Car allowance
• Wider benefits package