Site Operations Lead

Overview

Recruiter: Theo James
Location: Annfield Plain
Salary: £50,000-£60,000
Application date: 9th Oct 2025

The Company
Dyer Engineering isn’t just another manufacturing business — they’re a powerhouse of innovation, teamwork, and opportunity. With a bold vision for the future and deep roots in precision engineering, Dyer is proud to support some of the UK’s most demanding sectors, including Defence, Automotive and Heavy industry. Their commitment to excellence and workforce development has earned them the prestigious Manufacturing Future Talent award, highlighting their dedication to shaping the next generation of industry leaders.

Theo James are delighted to support Dyer once again with the appointment of a Site Operations Lead. This role sits within the leadership team and will be your opportunity to be part of this journey and make an impact on a business destined for great things! If you’re looking to join an ambitious company with strategic growth plans and a role that provides autonomy to make impactful decisions and share your expertise, then this role is for you!

If you are an experienced Production/ Operational Lead looking for your next challenge or looking for development into a leadership role, please get in touch as I would love to speak further!

As Site Operations Lead, you will play a critical role in the future growth of the business, taking overall responsibility for production operations at our Stanley site. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will ensure products are delivered on time, to the highest standards, and in full compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape operational strategy, drive efficiencies, and build strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure the site continues to grow and deliver for our customers.

• Championing our “Home Safe Everyday” philosophy and embedding safety-first practices.
• Developing and executing operational plans to achieve ambitious production targets.
• Driving a culture of Operational Excellence and Zero Defects through continuous improvement.
• Building strong working relationships with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a skilled team of managers and operators.
• Monitoring KPIs to identify trends, implement corrective action, and drive improvements.
• Supporting environmental commitments including our Net Zero programme.
• Ensuring site housekeeping, preventative maintenance, and compliance standards are consistently achieved.

• Proven leadership experience in a fabrication, machining, or heavy industry.
• Experience in implementing CI strategies and demonstrating impact.
• Communication with customers and maintaining key relationships.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and inspire teams.
• A successful track record of delivering performance improvements and driving operational results.