Operations Director

7 days ago

Brandon, United Kingdom Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited Full time

We are supporting Lignacite, a leading UK manufacturer of sustainable concrete blocks, in their search for an Operations & Production Director. Operating across two major sites in Brandon (Suffolk) and Nazeing (Essex), Lignacite supply high-performance products to the construction industry and are renowned for quality, innovation, and long-term stability.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing all operational performance, people management, and continuous improvement across both manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilities:

Provide visible, hands-on leadership across both production sites

Drive operational performance, efficiency, OEE, quality, and safety

Lead and develop large multi-skilled teams (2 direct reports, 40+ indirect)

Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and labour management

Manage capital projects, site upgrades, and new technology implementation

Maintain high standards in H&S, environmental compliance, and QMS

Oversee raw materials, inventory control, and product quality assurance

Lead relationships with key suppliers and manage major contract negotiations

Support integration of new product innovations into full-scale production

About you:

Senior operational leader from heavy manufacturing, aggregates, quarrying or related industries

Highly hands-on and resilient with strong site presence

Experienced in leading large teams and managing complex operations

Strong understanding of CI, automation, process optimisation and KPI delivery

Commercially aware with board-level potential

Capable of driving cultural change and building high-performing teams

Why join Lignacite?

Long-established and highly respected UK manufacturer

Significant influence across two major production sites

Strong leadership support, including transition with outgoing director

Excellent long-term progression with clear strategic impact

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operations leader to join Lignacite and shape the future of its manufacturing capability.

Apply today for immediate consideration

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