Operations Director

1 week ago

Macclesfield SK XF, United Kingdom Bodycote Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we're more than the world's leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, we're a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability guide everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we're proud to offer an environment where you can make a real difference.

The Role

As an Operations Director, you'll focus on driving operational improvements and performance across multiple UK sites. Partnering closely with General Managers, you'll increase presence in growth markets and deliver class-leading results in operational excellence, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. You'll take a hands-on approach to implementing Lean principles, building capability through coaching and development, and ensuring Bodycote remains a trusted, dependable partner to its customers.

Who We're Looking For

Key essentials:

  • 10–15 years' experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, including multi-site leadership
  • Proven ability to deliver operational improvements and financial targets
  • Strong Lean/Operational Excellence background; Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Commercially astute with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Track record of developing and coaching leaders to success

Attributes: Collaborative, professional, and dependable, with a passion for driving sustainable improvement through people and process.

What's In It for You

  • Career progression opportunities in a growing, global business
  • Exposure to international projects and change initiatives
  • A supportive culture where your growth and development matter
  • Join us at an exciting point of change, where your expertise will help define the next chapter of our business
  • Opportunity to lead transformation across UK sites and growth markets
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Macclesfield with Hybrid expectations with regular travel across UK sites.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we'd love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, and ethnicity. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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