Operations Director
Are you an experienced operations leader with a passion for driving excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement across multi-site manufacturing? We're looking for an Operations Director to join our senior leadership team and shape the future of our operational performance across the UK and Germany.
Why Join Farrat?
This is a pivotal, high-impact role reporting to the Managing Director, where the Operations Director will lead and align our operations, procurement, quality, and programme management functions. You'll embed the Farrat Operating System, build a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure our operations deliver efficiency, safety, and quality while supporting sustainability and long-term business growth.
A brief snapshot of the role:
* Provide full leadership of operations across both UK and German sites, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and service delivery.
* Develop and embed the Farrat Operating System to drive consistency of process and behaviours across all locations.
* Champion continuous improvement, embedding Lean, Six Sigma, and visual management systems to achieve measurable, sustainable results.
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team across functions including production, procurement, quality, and supply chain.
* Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to shape operational strategy, capital investment priorities, and long-term objectives.
* Own operational budgets, driving efficiency and cost control without compromising quality or safety.
* Lead sustainability and environmental programmes, embedding ISO14001 principles and delivering measurable reductions in waste and carbon footprint.
* Act as the senior responsible person for health, safety, and environmental compliance across both UK and German sites.
* Drive supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved.
* Lead change management and integration initiatives, unifying operations into a consistent, high-performance model.
What we're looking for:
* Proven leadership experience in operational roles within manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally across multiple sites.
* Strong track record leading cross-functional teams including production, procurement, quality, and supply chain.
* Demonstrated success in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
* Excellent understanding of manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP) and operational process development.
* Skilled in leading change and embedding sustainable improvements across diverse teams and locations.
* Strong financial management capabilities with experience owning operational budgets and delivering cost efficiencies.
* Experience in sustainability and environmental leadership, ideally with knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001.
* Willingness to travel regularly between UK and German sites.
* Relevant qualifications in operational management or engineering, with Lean Six Sigma certification and IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) preferred.
Farrat-mazing Benefits Include
* Bonus scheme
* 36–41 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
* EV salary sacrifice scheme
* Paid volunteering days
* Subsidised holidays in France and Scotland
* Private medical, health insurance & EAP
* Flexible & hybrid working options
…and more
This is an exceptional opportunity for an Operations Director to take strategic ownership of operations across two international sites, shaping efficiency, safety, and sustainability in a business that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation. If you're motivated by driving operational excellence and leading teams to achieve world-class performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this outstanding Operations Director opportunity.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,000.00-£110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Altrincham WA15 8HJ