Strategic Operations Leader: Scale Manufacturing to £50m

Ten Human Resources; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related incentives

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ten Human Resources is seeking an ambitious Operations Director for a leading UK aluminium manufacturing business. Reporting to the Owner, you will shape strategic and operational development, scale manufacturing operations, build high-performing teams, and implement robust processes to support growth.

You will oversee manufacturing, engineering, production, supply chain, quality, logistics, and continuous improvement, driving lean initiatives, capacity planning, and compliance with health and

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in engineering/manufacturing/high-volume production.
• Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Management or related discipline.
• Proven track record of scaling businesses and managing rapid growth.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary manufacturing operations teams.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies to support growth from £30m to £50m turnover.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operations alongside the Owner.
• Lead and develop manufacturing, engineering, production, supply chain, quality, logistics, and CI.
• Drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Implement scalable systems, structures, and processes for growth.
• Mentor senior management across all business areas.
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee capacity planning, investment projects, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Contribute to strategic direction and succession planning.

Skills

Senior leadership

Engineering background

Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Strategic planning

People development

Commercial awareness

Change management

Education

Engineering degree

Production/Manufacturing management qualification

Job description

Ten Human Resources is seeking an ambitious Operations Director for a leading UK aluminium manufacturing business. Reporting to the Owner, you will shape strategic and operational development, scale manufacturing operations, build high-performing teams, and implement robust processes to support growth.

You will oversee manufacturing, engineering, production, supply chain, quality, logistics, and continuous improvement, driving lean initiatives, capacity planning, and compliance with health and