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Permanent

Director of Global Manufacturing Operations

Stroud
money-bag £120000 - £150000/annum
Posted Today

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Manufacturing Operations to lead and scale manufacturing performance across multiple international sites.

This is a senior leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on execution. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, commercial, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, complex components to a global customer base.



Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute global manufacturing strategy across existing and future sites
  • Lead site manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment on performance, standards, and best practice
  • Build and scale high-performing manufacturing operations, setting benchmarks for quality and efficiency
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles to optimise cost, output, and performance
  • Oversee production planning, capacity management, and resource allocation
  • Lead new site setup, expansion, and commissioning activities internationally


Candidate Profile

  • Highly autonomous operator, comfortable owning global manufacturing performance end-to-end
  • Strong commercial mindset with a focus on margins, efficiency, and delivery
  • Deep, hands-on understanding of manufacturing environments and processes
  • Proven ability to scale operations in high-growth or complex technical environments


Experience Required

  • 10+ years in senior manufacturing leadership roles
  • Experience managing multi-site, international operations
  • Background in composites, aerospace, defence, or advanced materials is highly advantageous
  • Strong understanding of regulated quality environments such as AS9100
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
  • Willingness to travel internationally


What''s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Long-term incentive potential
  • Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a high-growth, technology-led manufacturing business
  • Direct impact on shaping next-generation engineering solutions

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