Group Operations Director

A leading UK manufacturer and distributor is seeking an exceptional
Group Operations Director
to join the Executive Team and play a pivotal role in delivering its 2025–2028 strategy.

This is a critical appointment for an experienced operational leader who can balance
strategic thinking with hands on delivery
, ensuring world class performance across a complex network of manufacturing sites and distribution operations.

The Opportunity

As Group Operations Director, you will:

• Shape and deliver an operational strategy that enhances efficiency, service, and sustainability.
• Lead manufacturing and depot operations, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Review and optimise the operational footprint, ensuring agility, cost effectiveness, and readiness for growth.
• Drive transformation programmes to modernise systems, processes, and capability.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a large, multi-site team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with colleagues across Finance, Commercial, and Customer functions to ensure operations underpin strategic and customer objectives.
• Oversee capital investment, risk management, and compliance across the operational estate.

About You

You will bring a strong track record of senior operational leadership within multi site
manufacturing, logistics, or industrial services
, ideally with exposure to both high volume
production and distribution environments
. You combine commercial sharpness with deep operational expertise and a passion for safety, people, and performance.

What is on Offer

A career defining opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a clear strategy for growth, a strong ethical foundation, and an ambitious leadership team.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.