Modulaire Group
Head of Operations
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Head of Operations
Location: Basildon, Essex (with regular travel to Bristol, Loughborough and Coatbridge)
Contract: Permanent
About Advanté
Advanté is part of the Modulaire Group, a global leader in modular solutions, delivering innovative, sustainable and flexible spaces across a wide range of industries.
With a strong focus on quality, engineering excellence and customer service, Advanté designs, manufactures and supports specialist modular solutions that help customers operate more efficiently. As part of Modulaire Group, Advanté benefits from the strength of an international organisation while maintaining the agility, expertise and people-focused culture of a specialist business.
This is an exciting time to join Advanté as we continue to drive operational excellence, improve our processes and support future growth.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Head of Operations will lead operations across four UK Service Centres, with responsibility for Production, Transport and Client Support.
This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to shape operational performance across the business. You will drive continuous improvement, enhance quality and productivity, standardise processes across multiple sites, and develop high-performing teams.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across four UK Service Centres.
- Drive operational improvements that increase productivity, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Improve production performance and reduce operational cycle times.
- Standardise processes and embed best practice across all locations.
- Lead, develop and coach operational managers, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee Production, Transport and Client Support functions, ensuring operational and customer service KPIs are achieved.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Manage operational budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work closely with the senior leadership team to support business growth and deliver strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with Product Development to support fleet investment and continuous product improvement.
What We're Looking For
- A background in heavy engineering, industrial manufacturing, production or a similar operational environment.
- Proven experience leading multi-site operations.
- Strong manufacturing or production operations experience (essential).
- A track record of driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading organisational change and engaging teams through transformation.
- The ability to develop leaders and create accountability across operational teams.
- Experience managing budgets and delivering measurable operational efficiencies.
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Experience within logistics, fleet or warehousing would be advantageous but should be supported by a strong manufacturing or production background.
About You
- Leads by example and brings people with you through change.
- Can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on operational approach.
- Builds strong relationships from the shop floor through to senior leadership.
- Is commercially aware and focused on delivering measurable business results.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve.
- Is committed to developing people and improving operational performance.
If you are an accomplished operational leader with the ability to drive operational excellence, lead change and develop high-performing teams across multiple sites, we would welcome your application.
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