Director of Operations

Operations Director

Derbyshire

£75,000-£80,000 + Benefits

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of precision engineering solutions, specialising in the machining of complex, performance-critical components across a variety of industries, including aerospace and defence. This business has seen over 50% growth over the last 3 years, reaching £14 million turnover in 2024.

With advanced capabilities in both machining and high-integrity fabrications, they deliver a wide range of components, from small, intricate parts to large-scale assemblies. Their state-of-the-art facilities enable them to handle projects of various sizes with exceptional precision. Committed to the highest standards of quality, they offer expert services in inspection, non-destructive testing, and manufacturing engineering, all within a highly regulated, low-volume environment.

They are looking for an Operations Director to join their team with immediate effect.

The Role

The role of Operations Director will involve managing a dynamic team and ensuring the smooth running of operations. In this newly created role for the business, this is the perfect opportunity to take on a key leadership role and make a real impact on operational performance, in a role where you can drive change and help shape the future of the business. The Operations Director will be responsible for:

• Managing and leading key department heads, including Production, Materials, and Engineering, with 5 direct and approximately 100 indirect reports.
• Ensuring high-performance and developing a skills matrix for continued development.
• Oversee daily operations, develop efficient plans, and collaborate with the management team to streamline workflows and optimise production.
• Maintain timely, quality-driven delivery of orders, meeting quoted lead times and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify areas for improvement, reduce indirect time, and uphold the right first time approach to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
• Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety standards, promoting a culture of safety across all teams.

The Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Operations Director role you will need:

• Experience managing operations in a high value, low volume precision engineering environment.
• Management experience of teams totalling circa 100 people, including appraisals and people development.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, with the ability to bring innovative ideas to the table.
• Commercially aware, understanding the importance of on-time delivery and proactive planning to avoid delays.
• A leader capable of developing people, engaging with the people to make them feel a part of the team and build a good team culture.

The Benefits

For this Operations Director role the following benefits are on offer:

• £75,000-£80,000 base salary
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• 4% matched pension
• Additional leave for Christmas shutdown

If you’re interested please apply online, send your CV to lauren.woolley@ata-search.co.uk or give me a call on 07773 207 097.

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