Operations Director

Hailsham News; Rugby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an Operations Director to strategically manage operations and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in precision engineering, outstanding management experience, and familiarity with MOD, Aerospace, or Nuclear sectors. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90K to £100K, along with generous benefits including a company vehicle allowance and ample annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company vehicle or allowance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and control manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, and logistics.
• Ensure effective fiscal control of budget responsibilities.
• Deliver strategic business transformation projects.
• Develop and implement growth strategies.
• Expand continuous improvement culture.
• Review supply chain and negotiate cost reductions.
• Manage and develop the management team.

Skills

Operations management

Budget control

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Negotiation

Job description

Salary

£90K - £100K Negotiable + Benefits

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.

Your duties will include:

• 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 with 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.

Hours Of Work

Minimum 10 years senior management experience required. Monday to Friday - 40 hours.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration negotiable £100K + Benefits.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Company vehicle or allowance.