Group Operations Director

6 days ago


East Midlands England, United Kingdom TS Grale Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

A leading UK manufacturer and distributor is seeking an exceptional
Group Operations Director
to join the Executive Team and play a pivotal role in delivering its 2025–2028 strategy.

This is a critical appointment for an experienced operational leader who can balance
strategic thinking with hands on delivery
, ensuring world class performance across a complex network of manufacturing sites and distribution operations.

The Opportunity

As Group Operations Director, you will:

  • Shape and deliver an operational strategy that enhances efficiency, service, and sustainability.
  • Lead manufacturing and depot operations, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
  • Review and optimise the operational footprint, ensuring agility, cost effectiveness, and readiness for growth.
  • Drive transformation programmes to modernise systems, processes, and capability.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a large, multi-site team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner closely with colleagues across Finance, Commercial, and Customer functions to ensure operations underpin strategic and customer objectives.
  • Oversee capital investment, risk management, and compliance across the operational estate.

About You

You will bring a strong track record of senior operational leadership within multi site
manufacturing, logistics, or industrial services
, ideally with exposure to both high volume
production and distribution environments
. You combine commercial sharpness with deep operational expertise and a passion for safety, people, and performance.

What is on Offer

A career defining opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a clear strategy for growth, a strong ethical foundation, and an ambitious leadership team.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.



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