Operations & Supply Chain Director
19 hours ago
Leeds
Operations Director Location: West Yorkshire Salary: Competitive + benefits Reports to: CEO The Role Full Right to Work in UK Required We are seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and integrate our end-to-end operational and supply chain (including procurement) functions within a low-volume, highly technical manufacturing SME. This is a critical leadership role with full responsibility for Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse operations. The successful candidate will balance strategic direction with hands-on operational leadership, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and scalable processes while supporting innovation and customer delivery in a technically demanding environment. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Provide overall leadership and direction across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse functions. Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans. Lead, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary teams, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.Production & Manufacturing Oversee low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing operations, ensuring delivery to quality, cost, and schedule. Drive capacity planning, resource optimisation, and production planning. Support engineering and NPI activities, ensuring smooth transition from design t...