Our client is a very successful and profitable engineering business and Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Operations Director. We are seeking an experienced operations director with excellent knowledge and understanding of precision engineering and fabrication manufacturing. The Role: Reporting to the Managing Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic operational plans to support and deliver the company's sales targets. Your duties will include: - Management and control of manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality and logistics functions. Ensure effective fiscal control of all budget responsibilities Develop and implement strategy required to deliver business growth in line the business plan Develop and expand continuous improvement culture throughout the business Review supply chain and procurement functions and negotiate cost reductions, improved service etc. Manage, motivate and develop the management team and their staff Ensure legal compliance throughout the business.Candidate: The successful candidate will be an Operations Director with a precision engineering, cnc and fabrication background. Preferably you will have previous experience in engineering products /parts for MOD, Aerospace, Nuclear and / or Oil & Gas sectors. Minimum 5 years senior management experience required. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 40 hours Benefits: Excellent renumeration negotiable £80K - £100K 33 days annual leave Sick pay Life insurance