Operations Director High Volume Manufacturing

W Talent; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Operations Director to manage manufacturing operations with a strong focus on high-volume output, customer service, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing and expertise in ERP implementation, team development, and health & safety protocols.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package including car

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills; exceptional communicator.
• Expertise in compliance, HSE protocols, and ERP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations focused on high-volume output.
• Champion OTIF as the key performance metric and lead process optimization.
• Implement team performance review and coaching systems, fostering high performance.

Skills

Leadership in high-volume manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Health & safety expertise

Commercial and analytical skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory compliance

HSE protocols

ERP implementation

OTIF metrics

Cultural change driving

Job description

Operations Director to oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations with a focus on high-volume output, customer service excellence, continuous improvement, team development, and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)
• Lead 6S implementation
• Champion OTIF (On Time In Full) as the key performance metric.
• Ensure every process is aligned with delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Production Planning & Execution
• Design and optimise processes for high-volume simple manufacturing environments
• Define and monitor KPIs, ensure strict process compliance.
• Lead operational teams through ERP implementation in 2025, ensuring robust transition and realisation of efficiencies.
• Onboard and manage critical suppliers, assess performance, and streamline supply chain processes.
• Prepare for anticipated growth and complexity in supplier networks.
• Lead cross-functional CI initiatives-production, warehousing, logistics, packing, and customer service.
• Encourage innovative, automated, and efficiency-driven solutions throughout operations.
• Team Development & Leadership
• Implement performance review and coaching systems; foster agility, collaboration, and high performance.
• Build strong internal and external relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and health & safety.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills; exceptional communicator.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, HSE protocols, ERP implementation, and OTIF metrics.
• Resilient, collaborative, and ready to drive cultural and operational change.

Required Skills

• Proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on continuous improvement and health & safety.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills; exceptional communicator.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, HSE protocols, ERP implementation, and OTIF metrics.
• Resilient, collaborative, and ready to drive cultural and operational change.

Preferred Skills

• Opportunity to lead transformation and shape operational culture.
• Lead the roll-out of a new ERP system and CI strategy.
• Influence all core manufacturing functions across a single-site operation.

Pay range and compensation package

£80,000 - £95,000 + Package (inc car)

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