Operations Director

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing production business in the UK is seeking an Operations Director to lead and transform their manufacturing operations. This role involves driving performance across multiple sites while fostering a culture of accountability and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in industrial manufacturing and proven leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000, along with a car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

10% annual bonus

Full travel expenses

5% / 5% pension

25 days holidays

Healthcare including family

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on operational excellence.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or production environments.
• Proven track record in change management and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Align operations across sites to support growth plans.
• Lead change for streamlined processes and efficiency.
• Build values-led teams emphasizing accountability and collaboration.

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take on a role where your decisions shape the future of a growing production business? As our Operations Director, you'll lead the charge across multiple sites (3 across East Midlands & East Anglia), driving performance, educating and embedding lean and 5S mythologies, and maintaining a culture where people and values come first.

BASIC SALARY: £80,000 - £90,000

BENEFITS:

• £5,000 car allowance
• 10% bonus (annual)
• Full travel expenses
• 5% / 5% pension
• 25 days holidays
• Healthcare to include family

Why read on?

In this newly created Operations Director role you'll:

• Set the pace - aligning operations across sites to meet ambitious growth plans.
• Lead change - streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices into every corner of our production.
• Empower people - building strong, values-led teams that thrive in a culture of accountability, respect, and collaboration.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operations Director - Industrial Manufacturing / Production

This is an opportunity to build upon some strong foundations and work with the person (CEO) who laid many of them. The sites have the capacity to grow both in revenue and efficiency but requires an influential and inspirational leader to support the Market-centric Growth Strategy. As our Operations Director, you'll get to make a tangible impact on sustainability, influencing not just how we produce today, but how we protect tomorrow. You'll be part of a leadership team that genuinely believes in values, not just as words on a wall, but as the foundation of every decision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Operations Director, you will:

• Work closely with the CEO, creating appropriately commercially driven operationally focused strategies in line with business needs.
• Own the operations with direct responsibilities for Manufacturing, Maintenance, Logistics, Safety and Continuous Improvement (7/8 direct and 30 indirect reports).
• Instil an