Head of Operations

-80,000

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturer in South Wales to recruit an experienced Head of Operations who can drive operational performance and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven operations leader to take ownership of site-wide operations, covering Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance. If you''re passionate about continuous improvement, team leadership, and delivering on KPIs, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.

What you''ll be doing as Head of Operations:

As part of the Site Leadership Team, you''ll play a critical role in ensuring operational success, driving efficiencies, and developing high-performing teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Championing and maintaining a strong EHS culture across site operations.
• Meeting operational KPIs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to drive performance.
• Using data, tools, and techniques to analyse performance and identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Leading and developing Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to achieve site goals.
• Driving team capability through performance management, coaching, and skills development.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to support business-wide objectives and operational excellence.
• Supporting and delivering site capital expenditure projects to achieve planned benefits.

What we''re looking for:

We''re seeking an experienced operations leader with a proven track record in delivering results and inspiring teams. You''ll bring:

• Senior operational management experience within manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Evidence of defining and successfully delivering an operational strategy.
• Experience in building, leading, and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Preferably educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mentality with a drive for results.

What''s on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A key leadership role with scope to make a tangible impact on site operations.
• Opportunities for professional development in business improvement, project management, and leadership.
• The chance to be part of a secure and growing organisation with long-standing customer relationships and a commitment to continuous improvement.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.