Operations Director
CV-LibraryGloucester, GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
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Location: Gloucester
Salary: £70-85k (Depending on Experience)
We’re seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead all site operations and manufacturing processes for a continuous manufacturing business in Gloucester.
You’ll sit on the site leadership team, owning safety, delivery, quality, cost and people performance, and will have at least 10+ years’ manufacturing / operational leadership experience.
Key responsibilities
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Lead all site operations, creating a safe working environment and delivering strong financial results.
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Plan, coordinate and control all manufacturing and operational support processes to meet volume, cost and quality targets.
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Drive advanced capacity and production planning, ensuring constraints are identified and addressed.
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Oversee supply chain and materials flow: raw materials, internal movement, processing, finished goods and despatch.
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Own site engineering, new projects, facilities and security.
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Embed a strong safety and continuous improvement culture using Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
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Lead and develop operational teams: resourcing, training, performance management and succession.
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Work closely with Quality to maintain and improve quality control and compliance.
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Own operational KPIs including OEE, OTIF, P&L/Gross Margin, and produce regular performance reports.
Candidate profile
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Must have worked within a plastics engineering sector or have a strong understanding of plastic packaging/manufacturing.
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Degree‑qualified (second business‑related degree advantageous).
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10+ years’ leadership experience in continuous manufacturing operations.
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Strong commercial awareness with solid understanding of P&L, margin and cost management.
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Proven track record building high‑performing teams and leading change.
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Excellent communication, data analysis and problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on, shop‑floor‑visible leadership style.
**You must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £70-85k (Depending on Experience)
We’re seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead all site operations and manufacturing processes for a continuous manufacturing business in Gloucester.
You’ll sit on the site leadership team, owning safety, delivery, quality, cost and people performance, and will have at least 10+ years’ manufacturing / operational leadership experience.
Key responsibilities
*
Lead all site operations, creating a safe working environment and delivering strong financial results.
*
Plan, coordinate and control all manufacturing and operational support processes to meet volume, cost and quality targets.
*
Drive advanced capacity and production planning, ensuring constraints are identified and addressed.
*
Oversee supply chain and materials flow: raw materials, internal movement, processing, finished goods and despatch.
*
Own site engineering, new projects, facilities and security.
*
Embed a strong safety and continuous improvement culture using Lean, Six Sigma and 5S.
*
Lead and develop operational teams: resourcing, training, performance management and succession.
*
Work closely with Quality to maintain and improve quality control and compliance.
*
Own operational KPIs including OEE, OTIF, P&L/Gross Margin, and produce regular performance reports.
Candidate profile
*
Must have worked within a plastics engineering sector or have a strong understanding of plastic packaging/manufacturing.
*
Degree‑qualified (second business‑related degree advantageous).
*
10+ years’ leadership experience in continuous manufacturing operations.
*
Strong commercial awareness with solid understanding of P&L, margin and cost management.
*
Proven track record building high‑performing teams and leading change.
*
Excellent communication, data analysis and problem‑solving skills, with a hands‑on, shop‑floor‑visible leadership style.
**You must have the full right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship