Head of Operations
Mansfield
£60,000 - £70,000 Benefits
An established and growing manufacturing and distribution business based in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and develop its end-to-end operational function.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for manufacturing, distribution, sales support and facilities, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement across the site.
The Role
Reporting into the Managing Director, the Head of Operations will take full ownership of day-to-day operations, driving performance, safety and quality while supporting future growth and capacity expansion.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Overall leadership of site operations including manufacturing, distribution, sales support, facilities and security
2. Driving production planning, output, efficiency and equipment maintenance
3. Managing and developing multi-disciplinary operational teams
4. Ensuring best-in-class Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work
5. Ownership of ISO, FSC and other compliance and accreditation frameworks
6. Resource planning across teams to meet operational demand
7. Negotiating with transport and logistics providers to ensure cost-effective, reliable service
8. Coordinating temporary labour where required
9. Partnering closely with supply chain and purchasing to improve inbound and outbound stock flow
10. Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the operation
About You
You will be a proven operational leader with strong experience in manufacturing, logistics or distribution-led environments, comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on.
Key requirements:
11. Significant experience in a senior operations or site leadership role
12. Strong people management skills with experience leading diverse operational teams
13. In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
14. Experience managing ISO and FSC (or similar) accreditation systems
15. Strong commercial and negotiation skills, particularly with logistics partners
16. Solid understanding of production processes, maintenance and capacity planning
17. Highly organised, solutions-focused and driven by continuous improvement
18. Confident working in fast-paced, shop-floor-led environments
The Package
19. £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary
20. Competitive benefits package
21. Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
22. Opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing growth and development of the business