Operations Director

Staffbase Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead strategic operational plans and ensure business growth. The role includes managing manufacturing and logistics, delivering business transformation projects, and fostering a continuous improvement culture. Candidates should have at least 10 years of senior management experience in precision engineering, CNC, or fabrication, preferably with exposure to the MOD, Aerospace, and Nuclear sectors. Competitive salary of £90K - £100K plus benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company vehicle or allowance

Negotiable salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience required.
• Background in precision engineering, CNC, and/or fabrication.
• Experience with MOD, Aerospace, or Nuclear sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control manufacturing and logistics functions.
• Ensure effective fiscal control of all budget responsibilities.
• Deliver strategic business transformation projects.
• Develop and implement strategies for business growth.
• Review supply chain and negotiate cost reductions.
• Motivate and develop the management team.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of precision engineering

Management of manufacturing and engineering

Strategic business transformation

Development of continuous improvement culture

Job description

Our client is a very successful and established precision engineering business and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Operations Director.

Salary £90K - £100K Negotiable + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced operations director with excellent knowledge and understanding of precision engineering and sheet metal fabrication manufacturing.

The Role:

The Operations Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic operational plans to support and deliver the company's sales targets.

• Management and control of manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality and logistics functions.
• Ensure effective fiscal control of all budget responsibilities.
• Deliver strategic business transformation projects.
• Develop and implement strategy required to deliver business growth in line the business plan.
• Develop and expand continuous improvement culture throughout the business.
• Review supply chain and procurement functions and negotiate cost reductions, improved service etc.
• Manage, motivate and develop the management team and their staff.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout the business.

Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an Operations Director with a precision engineering, cnc and /or fabrication background. Preferably you will have previous experience in engineering products /parts for MOD, Aerospace and Nuclear sectors. Minimum 10 years senior management experience required.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday - 40 hours.

Benefits:

Excellent remuneration negotiable £100K + Benefits. Generous annual leave entitlement. Company vehicle or allowance.