Head of Operations

Elevation Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established, privately-owned manufacturing business near Chesterfield in the appointment of a Head of Operations. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for site operations, covering manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing and logistics. The business produces high-volume consumer products for major UK retailers and operates a large, fast-paced production facility running 24/7. Reporting into the board, the role will lead a team of around 250 and play a key role in shaping the operational strategy, driving performance and building capability across the site. Key responsibilities will include: Overall leadership of manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and planning functions Managing and developing teams across a multi-shift, high-volume operation Leading continuous improvement activity across safety, quality, cost and delivery Supporting cross-functional collaboration with commercial and engineering teams Building a culture of ownership, accountability and operational excellence We are looking for candidates with: A strong operational leadership background within a manufacturing environment Recent experience of running large-scale teams and complex site operations in excess of 150 FTEs A track record of delivering performance improvements and cost reduction A hands-on, people-focused approach with the ability to lead from the front Experience in packaging, container or plastics manufacturing would be highly desirable This is a confidential search being managed by Elevation Recruitment Group. The business is open to both permanent and interim solutions depending on experience and availability.

Location: Chesterfield, UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/1/2025