Operations Director

You get energy from structure, clarity and progress. You have helped scale complex operations before and understand that sustainable growth comes from smart processes, empowered people and disciplined execution.

You are commercially aware while remaining people-focused. You take the time to understand how things work now, not just what is on paper but how it really happens day to day, before you make a plan to move things forward. You balance empathy with accountability and know how to bring people with you through change.

You have worked in a fast-moving, quality-driven environment where precision matters and improvement never stops. That might be manufacturing, food, automotive or another sector where high standards, quick turnaround and getting it right first time are essential.

You have led or played a key part in scaling a business through operational excellence, driving efficiency, productivity and profit growth. You have implemented Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies to simplify workflows and unlock performance.

You are confident working alongside senior leadership teams, translating ambition into actionable plans while embedding continuous improvement into the culture. You understand what it takes to deliver strong EBITDA growth through process, performance and people.

You will take a £20m-turnover complex manufacturing business with a 100-strong team and help position it for its next phase of growth.

This is a time for review, plan and action. You will assess how the business currently operates, what works, what does not and why. Then you will design and implement the operational framework that enables scale. You will establish clear workflows, performance metrics and procedures that make growth measurable and sustainable.

You will ensure the right systems are in place to support commercial decisions and operational delivery, aligning every function around shared goals. Your impact will be visible in improved performance, smoother operations and stronger profitability.

This is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation and ambitious leadership. Following a period of acquisition and cultural change, the focus now is on consolidation, structure and controlled growth.

There is a clear vision for the future. This role sits right at the centre of making it happen. You will be part of a senior team that is aligned, forward-thinking and fully committed to giving you the support and autonomy to make a real difference.

If you are an experienced operations leader with a track record of scaling businesses through process, structure and people, and you are ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of a successful company, get in touch to find out more.