Group Operations Director

Group Operations DirectorSalary: c.£100,000 + leadership packageLocation: Multi-site (3 UK sites)OverviewAn opportunity to join a growing, highly regulated manufacturing group as Group Operations Director, responsible for leading operations across three sites. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with full accountability for production, quality, supply chain, and operational excellence in a GMP manufacturing environment.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving site performance, ensuring compliance, and leading teams to deliver against commercial, safety, and quality targets.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership across all three manufacturing sites.Ensure all sites operate in full compliance with GMP and relevant regulatory standards.Oversee production, packaging, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain operations.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise output.Work closely with the Quality and Technical teams to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.Develop and implement consistent operational processes and KPIs across sites.Build, coach, and develop site leadership teams to create a high-performance culture.Support NPI (new product introduction) and the scale-up of production into finished packaging.Manage capital investment programmes and lead site upgrades or expansion projects where required.Contribute to strategic planning and business growth as part of the Group Leadership Team.Experience & BackgroundProven track record in senior operational leadership within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, packaging, food, FMCG or similar).Experience managing multi-site operations.Strong understanding of packaging operations - ideally where products are filled, assembled, or packed into finished form.Excellent working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, quality systems, and audit processes.Demonstrated success leading teams through change, efficiency improvements, and scale-up phases.Financially astute, with experience managing budgets, capex, and operational P&L.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.