Job Description
Operations Director
Staffordshire
Circa £100,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits
A leading, complex manufacturing business in Staffordshire is looking to appoint an Operations Director to help lead the next phase of growth and transformation. With a strong international customer base, the business is investing in systems, people, and processes to ensure long-term resilience and competitiveness.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Operations Director will take full ownership of day-to-day manufacturing performance and play a key role in modernising operations. The remit includes continuous improvement, planning, systems integration, and the development of a high-performing operational team.
Key Priorities:
1. Lead cultural and process change programmes across manufacturing and related functions
2. Ensure the operation is fully prepared for future growth, including developing and strengthening the middle management layer
3. Embed continuous improvement practices that deliver measurable results
4. Take ownership of planning and SIOP processes to improve efficiency and customer service
5. Support the successful integration of a new ERP system across operational functions
6. Maintain control over budgets and performance targets with a clear view of op...