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Head Of Operations

Executive Network Group
Wakefield
money-bag £85000 - £90000/annum
Posted: 14 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 13 August 2026
Ref: 225367500


Leading UK Manufacturer are looking for a Head of Operations to lead one of their leading sites in the West Yorkshire area.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving performance, strengthening processes, and bringing consistency, clarity and operational excellence across the site.

You will take ownership of multiple business-critical functions and will lead and develop a team of direct reports, building capability, improving collaboration and ensuring the business is well aligned around shared priorities.

This is a high-impact position for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. The successful candidate will help stabilise operations, improve communication across teams, and create momentum through decisive management and strong commercial awareness.

Role: Head of Operations-
Salary: up to -90,000 per annum + benefits-
Location: West Yorkshire-

Key Responsibilities for Head of Operations

  • Lead day-to-day operational performance across multiple functions.
  • Develop, coach, and support direct reports and wider team leaders.
  • Improve supply chain, warehousing, project delivery, and customer service processes.
  • Work closely with senior colleagues to implement best practice and operational change.
  • Promote engagement, accountability, and clear communication across the business.
  • Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are consistently maintained.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality, service, and efficiency.
Requirements for the Head of Operations-
  • Proven senior leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
  • Strong understanding of supply chain and operational activities.
  • Commercially astute, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
  • Confident leading teams, managing change, and influencing at all levels.
  • A clear communicator with a collaborative but decisive leadership style.
  • Ideally experienced at General Manager or senior operations level

This is an excellent opportunity for a-Head of Operations looking to make a real difference in a business with strong foundations and significant scope to improve and develop a highly successful business further.-

Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation. Technical Network recruits Engineers and Managers across automotive, aerospace, electrical/electronic, technology, energy, engineering, and manufacturing

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