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A well-established, private equity-backed engineering business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Operations Director to join its senior leadership team. Specialising in complex, project-based delivery, the company is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth and operational transformation.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for an operational expert with a track record of driving efficiency, building scalable systems, and enabling profitable growth—ideally within a private equity or high-growth environment.
The Opportunity
As Operations Director, you will play a central role in ensuring that the business delivers on its commercial and customer commitments. From operational strategy to frontline execution, you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for driving performance across engineering, manufacturing, project delivery, and supply chain functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all operational functions across engineering, project delivery, production, and logistics.
* Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s growth and performance objectives.
* Implement and improve systems, processes, and KPIs to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
* Work closely with the executive team and private equity partners to support value creation plans.
* Oversee resource planning, supply chain performance, health & safety, and compliance.
* Support the delivery of complex, multi-site projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.
* Drive operational readiness for new product/service introductions and market expansions.
About You
* Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within an engineering, manufacturing, or project-based business.
* Demonstrable success in scaling operations and improving performance across complex environments.
* Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth setting is strongly preferred.
* Deep understanding of project delivery, supply chain, production, and quality systems.
* Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Commercially astute, process-driven, and highly pragmatic in approach.
* Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
What’s on Offer
* Key leadership role in a business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation.
* Significant scope to shape the operational future of the organisation.
* Competitive salary and executive incentive package aligned with performance and growth.
* Opportunity to work closely with experienced investors and a collaborative senior leadership team.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management, Production, and Quality Assurance
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