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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
- 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
- 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
Apply today for immediate consideration.
