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Group Operations Director

Ref: 306842

Liversedge, United Kingdom

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Cost-Saving Expert

About the candidate

This accomplished Group Operations Director boasts over 25 years of global experience in manufacturing, engineering, and operations management. With a solid track record in driving transformation and growth across multi-site operations in the UK, US, and Asia, this candidate excels in enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. They have adeptly managed large-scale capital projects and strategic restructuring alongside P&L responsibilities. The breadth of their skills makes them a prime candidate for contributing to a forward-thinking manufacturing or industrial organisation.

They are currently seeking permanent roles that allow them to leverage their expertise in operational strategy, business transformation, and leadership. With immediate availability, they are poised to make an impactful contribution to a new organisation, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.

What makes them great?

  • Operational Excellence: Successfully increased plant capacity by 42% through process re-engineering, achieving growth without additional overhead.
  • Strategic Leader: Led company-wide operational restructuring that resulted in a 24% increase in productivity and the implementation of a sustainable business model.
  • Cost-Saving Initiatives: Proven track record in strategic raw material sourcing that led to a cost saving of £300K in 2025.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Operations Leadership: Profound experience in overseeing multi-regional manufacturing operations, promoting strategic initiatives, and leading substantial improvements in operational processes.
  • Engineering and Capital Project Management: Skilled in handling multi-million-pound projects from conception to execution, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and innovative solutions.
  • Business Process Optimisation: Well-versed in streamlining processes to enhance productivity and efficiency, resulting in significant cost savings and operational excellence.