Operations Director (AWDO-P14037) in Stourbridge)

AWD online; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Stourbridge is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee strategic operations and optimize production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven operational leadership in manufacturing, strong commercial acumen, and experience with Lean methodologies. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of circa £75,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of operational leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify business improvement opportunities.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to lead teams and drive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operations with accountability for P&L and targets.
• Ensure efficient manufacturing, storage, and resource allocation.
• Implement Lean tools to enhance productivity.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support long-term business growth through operational transformation.
• Develop, coach, and empower teams for performance goals.
• Set and monitor KPIs for effectiveness.

Skills

Operational leadership in manufacturing

Commercial acumen

Planning and organisation

Lean tools and methodologies

Communication skills

Job description

Operations Director

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to lead strategic operations, drive continuous improvement, and optimise production efficiency within a progressive manufacturing environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Operations Manager, Head of Production, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Director, General Manager

SALARY: circa. £75,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Stourbridge, West Midlands (DY9)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Operations Director to oversee strategic, financial, and operational performance across all business areas.

As an Operations Director you will take full accountability for P&L, planning, cost control, and productivity improvement, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

The Operations Director will champion Lean methodologies, drive efficiency gains, and foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation across manufacturing and logistics operations.

DUTIES

• Lead Strategic Operations: Oversee all operational activities with accountability for P&L and delivery against targets
• Manage Planning and Production: Ensure efficient manufacturing, storage, and resource allocation to meet customer and business objectives
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean tools and techniques to streamline processes and enhance productivity
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all sites
• Develop Strategic Vision: Support long-term business growth through operational transformation and change management initiatives
• People Leadership: Develop, coach, and empower teams to achieve departmental performance goals and succession planning
• Performance Management: Set and monitor KPIs to track effectiveness and ensure operational targets are achievedProcurement and Cost Control: Oversee supply chain, quality assurance, and procurement efficiency
• Support Best Practice: Lead improvement initiatives that embed excellence and consistency across the organisation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience of operational leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify business improvement opportunities
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication and influencing skills to lead teams and drive collaboration
• A background in production programming, scheduling, and capital project management

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14037