Operations Director

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Morgan Ryder Full time

Operations Director

Manufacturing
Cheshire
Base Salary + Car Allowance + Family Healthcare + Bonus

We have an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business, backed by substantial investment and continual growth.

The role will be focused on the day-to-day operations and delivering operational excellence.

With a commitment to continuous improvement, our client is seeking a dynamic Operations Director to lead the operations, drive efficiency, and deliver sustainable improvements across the business.

You will play a critical role in optimizing processes, improving efficiencies, and reducing costs, while fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. This is a key leadership position with a direct impact on the future growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  2. Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of production targets.
  3. Drive operational excellence through the implementation of Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement (C.I) initiatives.
  4. Optimize processes to improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the manufacturing environment.
  5. Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and H&S teams to ensure seamless operations and compliance with industry standards.
  6. Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
  7. Implement robust operational strategies to support business growth and deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs).
  8. Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices.

About You:
You are an experienced and results-driven operations leader with a track record of driving operational excellence. With strong leadership skills and a passion for developing high-performing teams, you excel at optimizing processes and delivering measurable improvements.

Experience:

  1. Proven leadership experience at Operations Director level (or equivalent) within a multi-faceted manufacturing business, similar to Bakery, Paper, Packaging.
  2. Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement (C.I) practices.
  3. Broad understanding of supply chain, engineering, and health & safety.
  4. Demonstrated ability to deliver operational efficiencies and cost reduction initiatives.
  5. Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a focus on developing and empowering teams.
  6. Experience managing capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from initiation to delivery.
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