Senior Director, Operations

Overview

In this role, you guide the Stockport site toward operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, and facilities, shaping the future of a centre of excellence for laser technologies. You will lead business transformation, scale operations for growth, and advance digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 capabilities, working as part of the senior leadership to create value. You will develop a high-performing team and influence long-term strategy in a global, matrix environment. This is a strategic, impactful leadership opportunity at a global technology group.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across manufacturing and supply chain
• Build a high-performing, engaged workforce
• Lead business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver operational scalability to support growth
• Advance digital manufacturing, automation and Industry 4.0 capabilities
• Influence long-term business strategy and value creation

Key requirements

• Senior operations leadership experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment
• Proven success driving operational transformation
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement
• Strong supply chain and manufacturing leadership capability
• Demonstrated success developing future leaders and high-performing teams
• Experience operating within complex global matrix organisations

• Strategic leadership
• People development and team building
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous improvement

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