Opportunity Details

The client, a privately-owned engineering and manufacturing organization in the North of England, is seeking an Operations Director to lead the day-to-day activities at its flagship manufacturing site. The company specializes in bespoke modular metal structures for key utility and infrastructure markets and is poised for significant growth over the next few years. The Operations Director will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for overseeing Production, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, and Engineering Design departments. The role will involve developing the productivity and efficiency of the operations function, introducing continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing new technologies.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced manufacturing leader with a background in driving operational excellence, ensuring quality, and promoting a culture of safety. They must have a track record of leading a manufacturing plant of scale and be skilled in improving safety, production, and commercial performance. Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes is essential, as well as experience in a mechanical engineering manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be a visible leader with high emotional intelligence, capable of building relationships and influencing effectively at all levels within the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader to shape the future of the client's manufacturing capability and output. The Operations Director will play a key role in driving the company's growth and success in key utility and infrastructure markets in the UK and Europe. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement, this role offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, car allowance, and benefits package in a dynamic and ambitious organization.