Operations Director

Job in Pinxton, South Normanton, Derbyshire, NG166, England, UK

Listing for: E3 Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-15

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 85000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Location: Pinxton

Reporting to the Group Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio including manufacturing, production, operations, quarrying, aggregates engineering, and maintenance, while supporting a significant multi-million-pound CAPEX investment programme, including the development of a new manufacturing facility within the existing group portfolio across the Midlands Region.

This is a broad operational leadership position with responsibility for driving manufacturing performance, operational excellence and continuous improvement across multiple business units.

What's in it for you as Operations Director

85, Basic Salary
Annual Bonus (typically 15-30%)
Company Car
Private Healthcare
Pension
Excellent Benefits

Key Responsibilities

Lead multi-site manufacturing and aggregates operations
Deliver Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
Improve OEE, productivity, cost and operational performance
Lead significant CAPEX and manufacturing investment projects
Develop operational strategy and high-performing leadership teams
Drive Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental performance
Work closely with Commercial, Finance and the Executive Team to support future business growth

You'll probably be working as a:

Head of Operations
Operations Director
Manufacturing Director
General Manager
Production Director
Regional Operations Manager

Ideally within:

Building Materials
Quarrying & Aggregates
Concrete
Cement
Brick Manufacturing
Industrial Minerals
Mining
Heavy Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing

You'll have experience leading manufacturing operations, delivering Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programmes, improving OEE, leading CAPEX projects and developing high-performing operational teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business with significant investment plans, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of its manufacturing and operational strategy.

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