Operations Director

Manufacturing Futures are currently looking to appoint an Operations Director for an SME manufacturing company that has recently received signed and sealed orders that will double turnover in the next three years. The successful Operations Director will be forward‑thinking, review working practices, and decide on the positive changes that need to be made to facilitate this growth (six sigma / continuous improvement experience preferred).

They will be a positive, collaborative leader of teams to implement those changes throughout all operations, modernising whilst expanding.

You will be knowledgeable within fast‑paced electro‑mechanical manufacturing and have both an engineering degree and previous experience running a large manufacturing plant without set or structured processes in place already. You must have excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering and have previously overseen a growing manufacturer in a period of rapid change. You will be joining a legitimately market‑leading company that is investing in its staff, plant and equipment and offers a competitive package.

• Assist in implementing lean manufacturing ideas and embed these throughout the company.
• Lead from the front for manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly KPI and quality reviews to monitor regular plant performance.
• Ensure Health and Safety is at the forefront of daily activity.

• CI and lean experience, a good track record of successfully improving operations.
• At least 5 years’ operations manager experience giving you previous proven leadership experience in a growing manufacturing facility.
• Must have an engineering background (both with qualifications gained, and experience working for, covering electrical and mechanical).
• Good people management ability and able to communicate at all levels.
• Must be hands‑on with a strong change‑environment nature, ability to embed continuous improvement initiatives across sites.

If this role appeals, please do apply now.