Head Of Operations

268283931

£85,000 - £90,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

Leading UK Manufacturer are looking for a Head of Operations to lead one of their leading sites in the West Yorkshire area.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving performance, strengthening processes, and bringing consistency, clarity and operational excellence across the site.

You will take ownership of multiple business-critical functions and will lead and develop a team of direct reports, building capability, improving collaboration and ensuring the business is well aligned around shared priorities.

This is a high-impact position for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. The successful candidate will help stabilise operations, improve communication across teams, and create momentum through decisive management and strong commercial awareness.

Role: Head of Operations 
Salary: up to £90,000 per annum + benefits 
Location: West Yorkshire 

Key Responsibilities for Head of Operations
  • Lead day-to-day operational performance across multiple functions.
    • Develop, coach, and support direct reports and wider team leaders.
    • Improve supply chain, warehousing, project delivery, and customer service processes.
    • Work closely with senior colleagues to implement best practice and operational change.
    • Promote engagement, accountability, and clear communication across the business.
    • Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are consistently maintained.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality, service, and efficiency.
Requirements for the Head of Operations 
  • Proven senior leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
    • Strong understanding of supply chain and operational activities.
    • Commercially astute, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
    • Confident leading teams, managing change, and influencing at all levels.
    • A clear communicator with a collaborative but decisive leadership style.
    • Ideally experienced at General Manager or senior operations level

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Operations looking to make a real difference in a business with strong foundations and significant scope to improve and develop a highly successful business further. 

Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation. Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers across automotive, aerospace, electrical/electronic, technology, energy, engineering, and manufacturing