×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Operations Director

Job in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1, England, UK
Listing for: Baker and Baker Recruitment Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 GBP Yearly GBP 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead all site operations and manufacturing processes for a continuous manufacturing business in Gloucester.

You’ll sit on the site leadership team, owning safety, delivery, quality, cost and people performance, and will have at least 10+ years’ manufacturing / operational leadership experience.​

Key responsibilities

* Lead all site operations, creating a safe working environment and delivering strong financial results.

* Plan, coordinate and control all manufacturing and operational support processes to meet volume, cost and quality targets.

* Drive advanced capacity and production planning, ensuring constraints are identified and addressed.

* Oversee supply chain and materials flow: raw materials, internal movement, processing, finished goods and despatch.

* Own site engineering, new projects, facilities and security.

* Embed a strong safety and continuous improvement culture using Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.

* Lead and develop operational teams: resourcing, training, performance management and succession.

* Work closely with Quality to maintain and improve quality control and compliance.

* Own operational KPIs including OEE, OTIF, P&L/Gross Margin, and produce regular performance reports.

Candidate profile

* Degree‑qualified (second business‑related degree advantageous).

* 10+ years’ leadership experience in continuous manufacturing operations.

* Strong commercial awareness with solid understanding of P&L, margin and cost management.

* Proven track record building high‑performing teams and leading change.

* Excellent communication, data analysis and problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on, shop‑floor‑visible leadership style.

* Ideally worked within an Automotive, pharmaceutical or packaging engineering sector

** You must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary