Director of Operations
3 days ago
Tynemouth
Operations Director Tyne And Wear Circa £110,000 to £120,000 + Car + Executive Bonus + Benefits Hydro Energy Group Ltd is exclusively retained on behalf of a multi site industrial manufacturing group operating across the North East and entering a new phase of operational and commercial development. With a broad and technically diverse product portfolio, the business supplies multiple industrial end markets and operates across several production locations. The Business A well established industrial manufacturer with multiple sites across the North East and a wide ranging product offering spanning engineered and fabricated solutions. The organisation serves both project led and repeat production markets and is focused on strengthening operational consistency, productivity and leadership depth. This role will provide leadership across all regional sites, working closely with the executive team to build scalable operational excellence. The Opportunity • Driving measurable productivity improvement across multi site operations, • Embedding structured operational performance metrics and KPI governance, • Leading continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives, • Strengthening NPI processes to ensure efficient transition from design to manufacture, • Developing operational leadership capability and succession depth, • Aligning site performance with group level strategic objectives The successful candidate will bring structure, accountability and pace, ensuring operational standards match the commercial ambition of the business. The Individual • Proven Operations Director, Plant Director or Manufacturing Director within multi site industrial manufacturing, • Strong track record of productivity improvement and margin enhancement, • Demonstrable experience improving NPI and stage gate disciplines, • Comfortable operating at board level while remaining visible across sites, • Experienced in building leadership capability and raising calibre throughout operations This is a high impact leadership appointment offering the opportunity to shape operational performance within a growing and diversified industrial group. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. This vacancy is advertised by Hydro Energy Group Ltd, acting as a recruitment agency. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. By applying, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy available on our website.