Group Operations Director

Ref: AS1874944

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

£90,000

• Permanent
• Multi-Site Manufacturing Leadership
• Lean Operational Excellence
• KBB Supply Chain Improvement

About the candidate

A seasoned operations and manufacturing leader with over a decade of experience improving performance across manufacturing, production and logistics environments. They have led operations across three sites, managed teams of 50+ people and built a strong track record in lean manufacturing, cost reduction, productivity improvement and customer service.

They bring a practical, hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic operational goals with people-focused management. With experience across manufacturing, KBB production and national supply chain settings, they are well placed to support a growing organisation looking to improve efficiency, quality, safety and employee engagement.

What makes them great?

• Delivers Measurable Improvements: Achieved a 20% improvement in operational efficiency through lean manufacturing and stronger operational planning.
• Improves Production Performance: Helped increase production output by 15% by reducing waste, improving throughput and strengthening team performance.
• Strong People Leader: Has managed teams of 50+ production staff, building a culture focused on safety, quality, engagement and continuous improvement.

Areas of expertise

• Multi-Site Operations: Experienced in overseeing manufacturing activity across three locations, aligning day-to-day delivery with wider growth objectives.
• Lean Manufacturing: Strong background in applying lean principles to reduce waste, improve throughput and create more efficient production environments.
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Practical knowledge of transport planning, inventory control, stock accuracy and supplier relationships within manufacturing and KBB environments.