Operations Director

Precision Machining & Assembly UK Site Leadership
Full Operational P&L Group Reporting Strategic Influence
Up to 90,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Package

Leading the Operational P&L within low to medium volume Manufacturing & Assembly

A multi-site engineering manufacturing group is seeking a high-impact Manufacturing based Operations Director to take full control of one of its key UK divisions.

This is a true business leadership role - not a just a functional operations post.

You will own the numbers, lead the site, report to Group and drive performance across a low-to-medium volume precision manufacturing and assembly environment.

The Mandate

Take control of a machining and assembly operation and deliver:

• Operational stability and performance
• Margin improvement and EBITDA growth
• Clear, structured reporting into Group
• Cultural accountability across the site

You will have full site P&L ownership and direct responsibility for aligning production output, cost control and strategic objectives.

Core Responsibilities

Commercial Ownership

• Full operational P&L responsibility
• Revenue, margin and EBITDA delivery
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Labour productivity and overhead control
• Driving sustainable profitability

Operational Control

• Leadership of machining and assembly operations
• OTIF, quality and safety performance
• Capacity planning and workflow optimisation
• Reducing downtime and increasing throughput
• Embedding lean and continuous improvement disciplines

Group-Level Accountability

• Monthly performance reporting to Group leadership
• Financial and operational KPI analysis
• Data-driven decision making
• Input into strategic planning and capital investment

Leadership & Culture

• Lead engineers, production and support teams
• Build a high-performance, accountable culture
• Develop succession and capability across the site
• Drive continuous improvement at every level

What We're Looking For

• Proven senior leadership experience in machining / CNC / precision assembly manufacturing
• Demonstrable operational P&L ownership
• Strong commercial acumen - understands margin, not just output
• Experience reporting to Group, Board or corporate stakeholders
• Track record of improving operational and financial performance
• Engineering or Manufacturing degree preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma exposure advantageous

This role offers:

• Genuine business unit ownership
• Strategic influence beyond the factory floor
• Group visibility and senior stakeholder engagement
• The platform to shape operational direction and drive measurable growth

It will suit either an ambitious Operations Manager / Director ready for full business accountability or an established Business Unit leader seeking broader strategic exposure within a group structure.

To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10293.

Desired Skills and Experience
Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, BUM, P&L, CI, Improvement, Lean, Machining, Assembly,