Head Of Operations

Leading UK Manufacturer are looking for a Head of Operations to lead one of their leading sites in the West Yorkshire area.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving performance, strengthening processes, and bringing consistency, clarity and operational excellence across the site.

You will take ownership of multiple business-critical functions and will lead and develop a team of direct reports, building capability, improving collaboration and ensuring the business is well aligned around shared priorities.

This is a high-impact position for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. The successful candidate will help stabilise operations, improve communication across teams, and create momentum through decisive management and strong commercial awareness.

Role:
Head of Operations
Salary: up to £90,000 per annum + benefits

Location:

West Yorkshire

Key Responsibilities for Head of Operations
Lead day-to-day operational performance across multiple functions.
Develop, coach, and support direct reports and wider team leaders.
Improve supply chain, warehousing, project delivery, and customer service processes.
Work closely with senior colleagues to implement best practice and operational change.
Promote engagement, accountability, and clear communication across the business.
Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are consistently maintained.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality, service, and efficiency.

Requirements for the Head of Operations

Proven senior leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
Strong understanding of supply chain and operational activities.
Commercially astute, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
Confident leading teams, managing change, and influencing at all levels.
A clear communicator with a collaborative but decisive leadership style.
Ideally experienced at General Manager or senior operations level
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Operations looking to make a real difference in a business with strong foundations and significant scope to improve and develop a highly successful business further.

Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation. Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers across automotive, aerospace, electrical/electronic, technology, energy, engineering, and manufacturing