Operations Director

  • Permanent

  • 100% on site

  • Hebden Bridge

  • JP39886

My clients are part of a Global Group of companies operating in the Audio sector containing some of the most prestigious brands in the business. They design and manufacture professional mixing consoles and equipment used by many of the most well known broadcasters in the world.

The Operations Director entails

The Operations Director will be responsible for:

  • Lead day-to-day operations across manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and production to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
  • Oversee support functions including after-sales, facilities, IT, HR, and health & safety.
  • Drive operational and commercial performance through cost control, efficiency improvements, and KPI management.
  • Maintain operational systems and processes, including ERP and quality management systems.
  • Develop and lead teams, building leadership capability and fostering a high-performance culture.

Requirements of the Operations Director

  • Experience working within an SME manufacturing environment in a hands-on leadership role.
  • Proven ability to lead broad operational functions including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, warehousing, HR, and IT.
  • Background in low-volume, high-value, technically complex manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end operational processes, from production planning through to delivery.
  • Experience in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing is highly desirable.

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.

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James joined ex-colleagues at April Quest in 2020, bringing experience within the Engineering and Technology sector, having worked his way up from trainee to senior level. Never one to shy away from a challenge, he prides himself on being his clients’ first choice.

James Powney

Principal Consultant

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