Operations DirectorConfidential Appointment | Yorkshire | OnsiteA high-growth, private equity–backed UK manufacturer with a strong international footprint is seeking an accomplished Operations Director to lead its next phase of scale, performance, and value creation.This is a senior, board-facing role with genuine end-to-end authority across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, logistics, and operational strategy. The business has already invested heavily in facilities, automation, and capability. The challenge now is execution, discipline, and extracting full commercial value.The OpportunityYou’ll step into a profitable, expanding manufacturing operation supplying premium engineered products across the UK, Europe, and the US. Export markets account for the majority of output and continue to accelerate.With significant capital investment already deployed, including a modern, high-capacity manufacturing facility, the focus has shifted from build to optimise. The mandate is clear:take a strong operation and make it exceptional.You’ll work closely with an experienced CEO and senior leadership team, operating at board level and engaging directly with investors. This role will materially influence scalability, margin, cash generation, and exit readiness.Your MandateFull ownership of end-to-end operations across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and logisticsDrive operational excellence through lean, CI, automation, and systems-led improvementIncrease throughput, capacity, and right-first-time performanceTranslate operational gains into margin, cash, and customer outcomesProvide clear, data-led reporting to the board and investorsLead, develop, and succession-plan operational leadershipEmbed standards, accountability, and pace without bureaucracyWhat We’re Looking ForProven senior operations leadership experience within manufacturing or engineeringTrack record of leading growth, change, and operational transformationStrong commercial acumen, ideally with international exposureExperience implementing automation and systems-based improvementComfortable operating in PE-backed or investor-led environmentsCalm, credible, people-focused leadership style with real gravitasWhy This Role Stands OutGenuine autonomy and accountabilityA business already investing ahead of demandClear value creation plan and defined exit horizonInternational complexity without chaosA workforce with deep knowledge and appetite for progressA chance to leave a visible, lasting operational legacyLocation & PackageYorkshire based, onsite leadership roleCompetitive senior executive package aligned to impact and value creationThis appointment is being handled on a confidential NDA basis.For an initial, discreet conversation, contact Carl Walker at Parkinson Lee Executive Search.