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Operations Director - Heavy Machinery Manufacturing Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Excellent package + comprehensive benefits
The Opportunity We are seeking an exceptional Operations Director to join a leading organisation within the heavy machinery manufacturing sector. This is a pivotal leadership role for a proven operational expert who thrives on driving performance, leading transformation, and delivering sustainable improvements across complex manufacturing environments.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Director who has fully operated at board level and is equally comfortable immersed on the shop floor, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.
The Role Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, you will hold end-to-end responsibility for operational performance across manufacturing, production, supply chain, and continuous improvement functions.
Key responsibilities include:

Leading and executing the strategic direction of operations to drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability
Delivering operational turnaround initiatives, improving underperforming production environments and embedding best-practice processes
Providing visible leadership across all levels - from shop floor teams to boardroom stakeholders
Driving a culture of continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma principles)
Managing and optimising manufacturing output, quality, safety, and cost control
Developing high-performing teams and succession pipelines across operations
Collaborating with senior leadership to support business growth, innovation, and long-term operational strategy
Ensuring compliance with all industry regulations, quality standards, and health & safety requirements About You We are looking for a highly credible and hands-on leader with a strong track record in heavy manufacturing environments.
 
You will bring:

Proven experience operating as an Operations Director (or equivalent senior leadership role) within heavy machinery manufacturing
Demonstrable success in turnaround and transformation of production operations
A leadership style that is both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to work effectively from shop floor to boardroom
Strong commercial acumen and operational insight
Experience driving continuous improvement programmes (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver measurable improvements What's On Offer
Excellent salary package (competitive and reflective of experience)
Attractive bonus scheme
Comprehensive benefits package (including pension, healthcare, etc.)
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping operational strategy and performance
A dynamic and supportive leadership environment Apply Now If you are an experienced Operations Director ready to take on a high-impact role within a demanding and rewarding manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you