Head of Operations in Chesterfield

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chesterfield

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English