Operations director

Operations Director – West Midlands – Up to £85,000 pa + Benefits – REF 074

£75,000 - £85,000 pa + Benefits
Mon – Thurs 7:30am-4pm

Fri 7:30am-1pm
37.5 hrs p/w

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Director to join a well-established manufacturing organisation with multiple production facilities and a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Operating within a complex manufacturing environment, our client supplies a diverse range of engineered products to both domestic and international markets. As part of their ongoing growth and continuous improvement strategy, they are seeking a commercially minded Operations Director to lead and develop all operational functions across the business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and forming a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for driving operational performance across manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, purchasing, logistics, facilities, and health & safety. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic improvements, increasing efficiency, enhancing customer service levels, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

This is a high-profile leadership position offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its people, systems, and future development.

Skills & Experience Needed:

• Previous experience operating at Operations Director, Operations Manager, Plant Director, or Head of Operations level
• Proven leadership experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across production, supply chain, maintenance, and logistics
• Demonstrable success improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and delivery performance
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, inventory control, and operational planning
• Experience implementing and developing ERP systems
• Financially astute with experience managing budgets, capital expenditure, and cost control initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience managing large operational teams and driving cultural change
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, or similar continuous improvement frameworks
• Engineering or manufacturing background with a strong technical understanding of production processes
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you will play a key role in shaping operational strategy, leading transformational change, and supporting the continued growth of the organisation.

To apply for this role, please call and/or send your CV to David Hopkin