Interim Operations Director

Interim Operations Director (FTC 6 months initially) Christchurch (Near B mouth Airport) £80,000 per annumA well-established, engineering-led manufacturing business in a period of focused transformation is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Director to play a pivotal role in driving operational clarity, performance, and delivery.This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position at a time when structure, pace, and accountability are critical. Working closely with the Managing Director, you will help translate strategic intent into disciplined execution across the organisation, ensuring priorities are delivered, teams are aligned, and performance improves in measurable, sustainable ways.This is not a supervisory or advisory assignment in isolation; it is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex operational environments and is comfortable getting into the detail to unlock results.What You ll Be DoingYou will act as a key partner to the Managing Director, helping to shape and deliver operational plans that drive the business forward. Your focus will be on embedding consistency, improving execution, and strengthening leadership capability across the organisation.Key areas of impact include: Aligning and strengthening the senior leadership team around clear priorities and accountabilityImproving manufacturing performance, productivity, and operational flowAddressing inefficiencies across planning, scheduling, and production ..... full job details .....