Manufacturing and Operations Director
Wood, CNC and Joinery – Northamptonshire Head Office
Commutable from: Northampton, Wellingborough, Corby, Huntingdon, Bedford
£75,000 – £100,000 Basic Salary + Company Car + Bonus up to 30% + Benefits
- Have you managed and led the operations of multiple teams before?
- Used to managing multiple projects with non-negotiable delivery dates?
- Are you strategically focused in your leadership approach?
- Interested in the world of wood, joinery, and manufacturing?
This is a truly unique opportunity to lead operations across two complementary divisions of a highly successful, privately owned wood design & manufacturing business.
Your role as a Manufacturing and Operations Director
- A senior leadership role reporting to the Managing Director, managing a team of 7 direct reports and ~55 people across the wider operational function.
- Full ownership of the project delivery lifecycle, including project management, design, fabrication, logistics, procurement, and installation.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams across both divisions of the business, plus facilities management of the head office and production site.
- Providing leadership and accountability for Health & Safety across all workshops, installations and project environments, including CDM compliance.
- Driving operational efficiency and margin improvement through better systems, KPI tracking and cost control.
- The role involves regular UK travel to project and event sites, with occasional international travel for global client projects.
Ideal Background for the Manufacturing and Operations Director
- Senior operational leadership experience, ideally within a multidisciplinary manufacturing and design environment.
- Management knowledge of commercial fitouts, temporary structures, or specialist one-off builds are of interest
- Demonstrated success improving operational efficiency and margins.
- Experience with software/systems scoping and implementation.
- Full UK driver’s licence and right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- Hold a valid passport for international travel.
The Company recruiting for the Manufacturing and Operations Director
- This privately owned business has been established for over 50 years.
- Operating from a substantial head office and production facility, they design, build and deliver high-quality, technically complex products for a large range of global clients.
- As the business continues to grow, they are investing in operational capability, systems, and leadership to support increasing project scale and international activity.
- In return for your experience, they can offer significant influence over the operational success and growth of both divisions.
The Package for Manufacturing and Operations Director
- £75,000 – £100,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- Executive electric company car.
- Performance bonus up to 30% of salary.
- Private healthcare.
- 25 days holiday plus stats.
Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.
Dave is the main point of contact for the role.
