Elevation Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established, privately-owned manufacturing business near Chesterfield in the appointment of a Head of Operations.
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for site operations, covering manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing and logistics. The business produces high-volume consumer products for major UK retailers and operates a large, fast-paced production facility running 24/7.
Reporting into the board, the role will lead a team of around 250 and play a key role in shaping the operational strategy, driving performance and building capability across the site.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Overall leadership of manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and planning functions
- Managing and developing teams across a multi-shift, high-volume operation
- Leading continuous improvement activity across safety, quality, cost and delivery
- Supporting cross-functional collaboration with commercial and engineering teams
- Building a culture of ownership, accountability and operational excellence
We are looking for candidates with:
- A strong operational leadership background within a manufacturing environment
- Recent experience of running large-scale teams and complex site operations in excess of 250 FTEs
- A track record of delivering performance improvements and cost reduction
- A hands-on, people-focused approach with the ability to lead from the front
- Experience in packaging, container or plastics manufacturing would be highly desirable
This is a confidential search being managed by Elevation Recruitment Group. The business is open to both permanent and interim solutions depending on experience and availability.