Director of Operations
Operations Director
Location: Telford, United Kingdom
£ Attractive Basic Salary + Performance Bonus + equity participation
Additional benefits: 25 days + 8 BH (33) + Pension + Health Care Scheme + EV Scheme, + company ownership scheme +
Working Times: Monday – Thursday with early finish Friday
Orion Electrotech is proud to be exclusively partnering with Industrial Physics — a global powerhouse of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers who are redefining the future of test and measurement solutions.
With a portfolio of world-leading brands and a footprint in over 75 countries, Industrial Physics supports industries ranging from packaging and materials to food & beverage, medical, and electronics — helping protect the integrity of products and the reputation of global businesses.
Now’s your chance to be part of something extraordinary.
We’re looking for a talented Director of Operations to join this innovative team and establish the site as a Centre of Excellence for the group.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a critical leadership role where you can make a tangible impact on operational performance, team capability, and long-term business success. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and play a central role in shaping the future direction of the organisation across multiple functions.
Following a recent site consolidation, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive transformation, elevate performance, and build a best-in-class operational environment.
Key accountabilities:
As Director of Operations, you will lead a workforce of 200+ colleagues across production, supply chain, logistics, and engineering. You will also provide vital leadership across all functions, bringing together and aligning onsite HR, Finance, commercial, functional, and operational leaders as an onsite leadership team.
The Director of Operations ensures Telford operational capabilities support commercial growth, customer delivery, and the company’s broader value creation objectives.
This position blends hands-on operational leadership with strategic vision, ensuring that operational capabilities not only meet current customer demands but also support future growth and value creation.
Your key drivers will encompass:
* Operational Performance
* Operational Excellence
* Supply Chain & Alignment
* Transformation & Growth
* Leadership & Talent
You are a proven operations leader with a strong track record of driving transformation and delivering results in complex manufacturing environments.
As Operations Director you will have:
* 15+ years in progressive operations leadership roles in complex manufacturing environments
* Demonstrated experience leading operations in both an engineer-to-order and make-to-order business, preferably in a low to medium volume electro-mechanical assembly and test environment.
* Track record of improving performance and leading change initiatives
* Strong financial and commercial acumen
Education:
* Degree in Engineering, Operations, or similar
* MBA or advanced qualification (preferred)
If you’re excited by the idea of leading a major operational transformation, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details