Operations Director - 1264

React Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Director to oversee critical departments across multiple sites in the UK and Europe. This role involves managing Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven track record in budget management and process improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global initiatives while ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations. If you are a dynamic leader passionate about driving continuous improvement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

31 days leave + bank holidays

Travel opportunities

Continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing knowledge and demonstrable management experience required.
• Budget management and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple departments including Manufacturing and Supply Chain.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.

Skills

Manufacturing Knowledge

Management Experience

Budget Management

Project Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Lean Experience

Six Sigma Experience

GMP Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Computer Literacy

Job description

The role of Operations Director is a fantastic opportunity. The Operations Director is responsible for managing Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Engineering, Facilities, Continuous Improvement, Quality and Health and Safety departments at three sites – UK, France and the Netherlands.

Travel 20% of this role could include both national and international travel

Benefits: many benefits including 31 days leave + BH, lots more

Operations Director skills / experience required:

Operations Leadership:

• Strong manufacturing and processing knowledge
• Strong demonstratable management experience – multiple teams
• Experience of preparation and management of sizable budgets across multiple cost centres
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Lean and Six Sigma experience – desirable
• Ideally strong knowledge of GMP, lab operations, modern safety programs
• Strong leadership skills, ideally an experience manager of multiple teams
• High level of computer literacy

Operations Director regional / global responsibilities:

• Reports directly into the Managing Director of EMEA with a dotted line to the Vice President of Global Operations.
• Is a key member of the EMEA Regional Leadership Team.
• Responsible for overall security and safety for EMEA sites and all employees.
• Is lead coordinator for disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Provides support for global technical development, safety, quality control, quality assurance, marketing, production planning, cost accounting, and information technology departments.
• Provides support and input for all Global Initiatives where required.