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* High-Impact Role with real influence on operational strategy and decision-making.
* Leadership Opportunity - Lead a high-performing team with 6 senior direct reports and around 80 indirect reports.
* Business Transformation - Drive continuous improvement and supply chain transformation across a well-established manufacturing site.
* High-Impact Role with real influence on operational strategy and decision-making.
* Leadership Opportunity - Lead a high-performing team with 6 senior direct reports and around 80 indirect reports.
* Business Transformation - Drive continuous improvement and supply chain transformation across a well-established manufacturing site.
The Role
We're looking for a dynamic Operations Director, or Senior Manager looking for that next career step to lead their main manufacturing site in Greater Manchester. This is a critical, senior leadership role reporting directly to the UK managing director. You will take full ownership of the site's performance - from day-to-day production through to longer-term strategic improvement initiatives. A key part of your remit will be increasing the inhouse production ability. You'll also be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the site and working closely with international suppliers to drive performance.
The Company
This business is a long-established, international manufacturer with a strong UK footprint and a global turnover of over £1 billion. The site based in Greater Manchester is their flag ship production site in the UK. Known for operational stability, a collaborative culture, and investment in people, the company is in a phase of strategic transformation - offering the ideal platform for a hands-on and forward-thinking operations leader.
Requirements
* Proven experience in senior operations or site leadership roles within manufacturing
* A solid background in production or engineering, ideally in small batch or varied manufacturing environments
* Lean / continuous improvement expertise - Green Belt is essential, Black Belt preferred
* Strong knowledge of supply chain and supplier management
* Experience leading multifunctional teams and developing senior direct reports
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to lead change and drive results
Package & Benefits
* Salary up to £75-90K
* Car allowance of £4,800
* Bonus up to 25% of annual salary
* Up to 26 days holiday (+ option to purchase 5 more)
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunities for career growth within a global group
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