Operations Director

Operations Director

North West | Competitive salary | Full time, permanent

Lead the operation. Develop the team. Deliver the next stage of growth.

An established business is looking to appoint an experienced Operations Director to lead its day-to-day operations and strengthen performance as it grows.

This is a senior appointment with practical responsibility. You'll work closely with the leadership team, bringing clear direction to the operation, supporting managers and ensuring the business delivers safely, efficiently and consistently.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being close to the work: understanding what happens on the ground, listening to the team and turning improvement plans into results.

The opportunity

You'll take ownership of operational performance, balancing immediate delivery priorities with the people, processes and planning needed for sustainable growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading operational teams and developing confident, accountable managers.
• Improving productivity, quality, service and cost control.
• Planning capacity and resources to meet customer demand.
• Establishing clear performance measures and following through on actions.
• Identifying bottlenecks and reducing waste, downtime and avoidable cost.
• Maintaini...