Full job descriptionOperations DirectorLocation: Chesterfield (with UK travel)
Salary: £100,000 per annum
The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Operations Director to lead and drive operational performance across a multi-site manufacturing business.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take overall responsibility for operational strategy, manufacturing performance, supply chain, quality, health & safety and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business, ensuring operational excellence, improving efficiency and delivering sustainable growth.
This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance and development.
Key Responsibilities: *Lead and oversee all operational activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
*Develop and implement the operational strategy, aligned with wider business objectives.
*Drive manufacturing efficiency, productivity, output and cost optimisation.
*Take responsibility for production planning, supply chain, procurement, logistics and delivery performance.
*Establish and monitor operational KPIs, ensuring targets for quality, cost, delivery and productivity are achieved.
*Lead, develop and motivate operational management teams, building a high-performance culture.
*Champion continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and operational best practice.
*Ensure the highest standards of health & safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
*Work closely with Sales, Finance and Commercial teams to ensure effective business planning and delivery.
*Identify operational risks, implement solutions and drive long-term business resilience.
*Manage operational budgets, resource planning and capital investment requirements.
*Lead organisational change and operational improvement initiatives to support future growth.
Requirements: *We are looking for a proven Operations Director or senior manufacturing leader with:
*Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
*A strong track record of managing multi-site manufacturing or complex operational functions.
*Demonstrable success improving productivity, efficiency and operational profitability.
*Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management and production planning.
*Experience leading and developing large, multidisciplinary teams.
*A thorough understanding of health & safety, quality management and regulatory requirements.
*Strong commercial awareness and financial management capabilities.
*Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
*A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
*A passion for continuous improvement and delivering measurable results.
The Package: *Salary: Competitive.
*Senior executive leadership position.
*Opportunity to shape operational strategy and drive performance across multiple sites.
*Significant influence over the future growth and development of the business.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing operations leader to take ownership of a multi-site operation, drive operational excellence and play a pivotal role in the success of an established business.