Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

Durabase; Hereford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Job summary

Durabase, trading as Wye Valley Engineering Ltd, seeks an experienced Head of Operations to lead our Hereford manufacturing site. You will oversee production performance, drive improvements and shape future capabilities while working closely with technical and design teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong operational management, and a proactive approach to development across the business. A senior role with long-term growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations across multiple functions.
• Track record of improving productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Experience introducing new products or process improvements.
• Strong leadership and communication with factory and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, planning and workflow.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain high quality standards and robust QC processes.
• Lead manufacturing improvement projects and capital investments.
• Support new product introductions and changes with technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Budgeting & resources

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Engineering/Operations mgmt qualification

Job description

Durabase, trading as Wye Valley Engineering Ltd, seeks an experienced Head of Operations to lead our Hereford manufacturing site. You will oversee production performance, drive improvements and shape future capabilities while working closely with technical and design teams.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong operational management, and a proactive approach to development across the business. A senior role with long-term growth prospects.