Strategic Operations Director – Lean & Manufacturing Growth

Permanent Futures Limited; Drighlington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Futures Limited seeks an Operations Director to bridge the Senior Management team and the board across production, design, quality, HSE, engineering and supply chain for a ~300-strong team. The role offers a market-leading salary with a clear path to the board and a broad, multi-site Yorkshire manufacturing environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, lead manufacturing and engineering leadership, and deliver on long-term strategic goals while maintaining strong P&L discipline

Qualifications

• Degree calibre required with evidenced leadership and coaching abilities.
• Formal Lean and Continuous Improvement training. Track record of lean implementation and developing a culture of CI.
• Prior experience in a world-class manufacturer in a senior management/director post.
• Gravitas to lead a large team from shop floor to board room.
• Relationship builder able to increase co-operation across departments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on operational KPIs for the site while developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead senior colleagues in manufacturing and engineering to contribute to growth strategy.
• Deliver on long-term strategic vision and implement cultural change.
• Flexible attitude day-to-day; firm and persistent when expressing views but a good listener when needed.
• P&L management.

Skills

Leadership

Lean & CI

Senior management

Gravitas

Relationship building

P&L management

Education

Degree

Job description

Permanent Futures Limited seeks an Operations Director to bridge the Senior Management team and the board across production, design, quality, HSE, engineering and supply chain for a ~300-strong team. The role offers a market-leading salary with a clear path to the board and a broad, multi-site Yorkshire manufacturing environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, lead manufacturing and engineering leadership, and deliver on long-term strategic goals while maintaining strong P&L discipline