CSG Talent
Group Operations Director
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Our client is a leading building products manufacturer. The business currently employs approximately 120 people across the Group and generates around £40 million in annual turnover. We are looking for an experienced Group Operations Director to take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the Group, driving efficiency, integration, capacity, quality and continued growth across both businesses.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the Group Operations Director will have overall responsibility for the Group's manufacturing and operational functions. This is a highly visible leadership position, combining strategic group-level responsibility with hands-on operational leadership. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring that both businesses operate efficiently while creating greater consistency, collaboration and operational leverage across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Group Operations
- Take overall responsibility for the operational performance of the Group across locations.
- Lead and develop the Group's manufacturing and operational strategy.
- Establish clear operational KPIs and drive accountability across both sites.
- Improve productivity, efficiency, capacity utilisation and profitability.
- Identify and remove production bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies.
- Ensure the business consistently meets customer requirements for quality and delivery.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Leadership & People
- Lead the Group's operational management teams, with approximately 120 employees across the wider business.
- Develop and strengthen the existing management structure.
- Build a high-performance, accountable and collaborative operational culture.
- Coach and develop Production, Operations, Engineering, Quality and other operational leaders.
- Ensure effective workforce planning and succession planning across the Group.
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduce waste, rework, downtime and unnecessary operational costs.
- Improve production planning and workflow.
- Maximise machinery utilisation and manufacturing capacity.
- Work closely with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
- Identify opportunities for automation and technological investment.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Quality, Health & Safety & Compliance
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced senior operations leader who has successfully managed a complex manufacturing environment and is capable of operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. Ideally, you will have:
- Proven experience at Operations Director, Group Operations Director, Head of Operations or equivalent level.
- Experience managing a sizeable manufacturing operation and multi-functional operational teams.
- A strong track record of improving productivity, efficiency, quality and profitability.
- Experience leading organisational change and operational transformation.
- Experience integrating or managing operations across multiple sites or businesses.
- Strong people leadership and team development skills.
- Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain, quality and maintenance.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location