Operations Director

Operations Director

52 Days Old

Operations Director (Manufacturing) – Loughborough

£90,000 /annum DOE + car/allowance, bonuses and benefits

Lead. Engineer. Transform. Are you a powerhouse of operational and engineering leadership? Do you have proven experience in the food‑processing machinery sector? Do you thrive on driving precision, innovation and performance in complex, technical manufacturing environments? This isn’t just another Operations Director role; it’s your chance to lead engineering excellence and shape the future of a business designing and building world‑class processing solutions for the food industry!

A growing and reputable company renowned for its innovation and precision in delivering high‑performance food machinery. This role will also encompass working with sister businesses specialising in stainless‑steel fabrication, packaging systems and automation:
Aqualine by Alway, Bag Form International and Alway Electrical. The group continues to expand and now seeks a visionary Operations Director to drive engineering and operational transformation.

• Play a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to high‑level decisions that shape the future of operations and growth.
• Lead and empower cross‑functional teams ensuring excellence across production, engineering, design and installation, ensuring excellence in performance, quality and delivery.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end engineering process from design for manufacture through to assembly and commissioning, ensuring technical accuracy, efficiency and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing methods, materials and machinery design, embedding lean principles and world‑class engineering practices.
• Champion technical excellence within project execution, supporting teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver precision‑built equipment on time and on budget.
• Build and maintain high‑trust relationships with customers, including handling involved, technical discussions and ensuring their needs are met with precision.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans, working closely with the Managing Director and business owner.
• Help drive commercial success with a keen eye on operational KPIs, budgets, and customer satisfaction.

• Must have hands‑on experience in manufacturing machinery for the food industry, this is essential.
• Deep technical expertise in precision engineering, stainless‑steel fabrication and food‑processing machinery design.
• Strong leadership track record in a high‑pace, quality‑driven engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Commercially astute with strong financial awareness across production costs, budgets and operational performance.
• A confident, empathetic leader who balances strategic vision with operational execution.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in technical environments and enjoys engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Loughborough

£90,000 /annum DOE + bonus & car/allowance