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 siteYou 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 profitabilityOperational 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 disciplinesGroup-Level Accountability Monthly performance reporting to Group leadership Financial and operational KPI analysis Data-driven decision making Input into strategic planning and capital investmentLeadership & 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 levelWhat 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 advantageousThis 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 growthIt 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