At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational functions and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established fabrication business with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunity to influence business strategy.
- Other info: Collaborative leadership team focused on growth and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role with significant scope for change.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations leadership within manufacturing and strong people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
- Operations Director
- Specialist Fabrication Business
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing manufacturing and fabrication business as Operations Director.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a key leadership appointment with responsibility for driving operational performance, leading strategic improvement initiatives, and supporting the continued growth of the business.
This opportunity will suit an experienced operations leader who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of improving operational performance while developing high-performing teams.
The Opportunity
As Operations Director, you will lead all operational functions across the business, ensuring efficiency, quality and customer delivery remain at the forefront.
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will drive continuous improvement and help shape the future direction of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead production, supply chain, procurement, warehousing and logistics.
- Develop and deliver operational strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improve operational performance through KPIs and data-led decision making.
- Manage operational budgets and cost control.
- Lead, develop and mentor operational teams.
- Optimise processes, inventory and product availability.
- Deliver operational change and transformation projects.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
- Partner with the senior leadership team to support business growth.
About You
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate
- Experience as an Operations Director or Head of Operations within manufacturing or fabrication.
- A strong background in engineering, technical manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
- Expertise across production, supply chain and operational planning.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Strong commercial and financial awareness.
- A hands-on leadership style with excellent people management skills.
- Experience of overseas sourcing and outsourced manufacturing.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to lead operational change within a growing business.
- What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A genuine opportunity to influence business strategy and operational performance.
- A collaborative leadership team and ambitious growth plans.
- A senior role with significant scope to make a lasting impact.
If you're an experienced operational leader looking to join a growing international fabrication business where you can make a real difference, we'd be pleased to review your application.
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