At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational strategy and drive excellence across manufacturing and supply chain.
- Company: Dynamic FMCG manufacturer on the South Coast with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming operations and leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in operations, strong financial acumen, and experience in transformation.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Operations Director
About the Role
- As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Operations Director will define and deliver the operational strategy in line with the company’s growth plans and long-term vision.
- This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing, planning, warehousing, systems, and supply chain functions.
- The successful candidate will ensure the business operates efficiently, safely, and profitably while remaining scalable, agile, and future-ready.
- A key focus of the role is leading operational transformation, including automation, systems development, and the digitisation of operations through Industry 4.0 principles and real-time, data-led decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver the operational strategy alongside the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.
- Translate business strategy into a clear operational roadmap across all functions.
- Lead and develop a high-performing operations leadership team.
- Drive operational performance across cost, quality, service, efficiency, and delivery.
- Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence culture.
- Lead automation, systems development, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Oversee manufacturing capacity, planning, warehousing, and supply chain performance.
- Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and operational cost control.
- Build data-led performance reporting and KPI governance frameworks.
- Develop capability, succession planning, and workforce engagement.
- Ensure compliance, safety, sustainability, and risk management standards are met.
Person Specification, Experience & Skills
- Proven senior operations leadership experience in UK FMCG manufacturing.
- Strong track record of delivering operational strategy aligned to business growth.
- Experience leading transformation, automation, or systems implementation.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
- Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar systems (desirable).
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Personal Attributes
- Strategic, calm, and decisive under pressure.
- Inspirational and collaborative leadership style.
- Commercially astute with strong judgement.
- Highly organised, proactive, and delivery focused.
- Passionate about operational excellence and developing people.
- Salary
- Excellent Package – DOE
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Director of Operations in Chichester employer: Cavendish Maine
Cavendish Maine is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, encouraging personal growth and professional development. With a focus on empowering employees in their roles, particularly in the vibrant market of Londonderry, we offer competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative team environment. Join us to be part of a company that values innovation and rewards your contributions to our B2B growth strategy.
We think you need these skills to ace Director of Operations in Chichester
Operational Strategy Development
Leadership Skills
Continuous Improvement
Automation Implementation
Systems Development
Digital Transformation
Data-Driven Decision Making
