Operations Director (Manufacturing)
Location: Loughborough
Salary: c£90,000p.a. DOE + car/allowance, bonuses and benefits
Lead. Engineer. Transform.
* Are you a powerhouse of operational and engineering leadership?
* Do you have proven experience in the food-processing machinery sector?
* Do you thrive on driving precision, innovation and performance in complex, technical manufacturing environments?
This isn t just another Operations Director role; it s your chance to lead engineering excellence and shape the future of a business designing and building world-class processing solutions for the food industry!
The Company
growing and reputable company renowned for its innovation and precision in delivering high-performance food machinery.
This role will also encompass working with sister businesses specialising in stainless-steel fabrication, packaging systems and automation: Aqualine by Alway, BagForm International and Alway Electrical. The group continues to expand and now seeks a visionary Operations Director to drive engineering and operational transformation.
Role & Responsibilities of the Operations Director
* Play a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to high-level decisions that shape the future of operations and growth.
* Lead and empower cross-functional teams ensuring excellence across production, engineering, design and installation, ensuring excellence in performance, quality and delivery.
* Oversee the end-to-end engineering process from design for manufacture through to assembly and commissioning, ensuring technical accuracy, efficiency and innovation.
* Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing methods, materials and machinery design, embedding lean principles and world-class engineering practices.
* Champion technical excellence within project execution, supporting teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver precision-built equipment on time and on budget.
* Build and maintain high-trust relationships with customers, including handling involved, technical discussions and ensuring their needs are met with precision.
* Support the development and execution of strategic plans, working closely with the Managing Director and business owner.
* Help drive commercial success with a keen eye on operational KPIs, budgets, and customer satisfaction.
About You as the Operations Director
* Must have hands-on experience in manufacturing machinery for the food industry, this is essential.
* Deep technical expertise in precision engineering, stainless-steel fabrication and food-processing machinery design.
* Strong leadership track record in a high-pace, quality-driven engineering and manufacturing environment.
* Commercially astute with strong financial awareness across production costs, budgets and operational performance.
* A confident, empathetic leader who balances strategic vision with operational execution.
* Excellent communicator who thrives in technical environments and enjoys engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
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