Head of Operations

Reference: 4829816

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Doncaster Salary: 65000 - 85000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Manufacturing & Production / Office and Administration Management Company:
Hays Consultant:
Sam Cooper Hays office:
Sheffield — Floor 2, Fountain Precinct, Balm Green Phone:
Email: samantha.cooper

Head of Operations Doncaster | Full Time | Family-Owned Business | Multi-Site Responsibility Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on developing people, improving performance and building strong, high-performing teams?

Our client is a successful and growing family-owned business with ambitious plans for the future. With a strong reputation, loyal customer base and a commitment to continuous improvement, they are seeking a Head of Operations to lead their operational teams and play a key role in the next stage of their growth journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who can inspire others, challenge the status quo, and create an environment where people perform at their best.

The Role Reporting into the Directors, the Head of Operations will take overall responsibility for operational performance across the business, ensuring that people, processes and resources are aligned to support sustainable growth.

This role is centred around leadership, team development and operational excellence. You will work closely with managers and team leaders across multiple functions, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help shape the future direction of the business while ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop an operational team of 10 (and growing) across the business.

Build a positive, high-performance culture focused on teamwork, accountability and customer service.

Develop future leaders through mentoring, coaching and succession planning.

Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Create and deliver strategic operational plans aligned to business growth objectives.

Monitor operational performance, KPIs and productivity measures.

Work collaboratively with production, logistics and customer-facing teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working.

Ensure resources are effectively planned to meet current and future business demands.

Support business expansion through strong operational leadership and planning.

Drive employee engagement and create an environment where people can thrive.

Provide regular operational updates and recommendations to the Directors.

About You We're looking for a confident and influential leader with a proven track record of leading successful teams within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or operational environments.

You will be a natural people leader who enjoys developing talent, improving performance and making a genuine impact on business success.

Essential Experience Senior operational leadership experience.

Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Strong background within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or operational environments.

Experience managing change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Track record of improving operational performance and business efficiency.

Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.

Experience working with KPIs, operational data and performance reporting.

Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

Desirable Experience Multi-site operational leadership experience.

Experience with in a family-owned or owner-managed…