Director of Manufacturing Operations

What matters now is influence. A seat at the leadership table and the authority to shape how operations run across the business. You want the scope to improve processes properly, support your teams, and drive operational excellence in a way that has a visible impact on performance.

As Director of Manufacturing Operations, you’ll take ownership of production strategy within a growing HVAC environment, working closely with senior leadership to strengthen standards, improve efficiency, and set the direction for how operations scale from here. This is the kind of role where decisions translate directly into results on the floor and across the wider business.


Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?

Our client specialises in the design and production of engineered heating, cooling and refrigeration systems. Operating through several specialised divisions, our client produces custom HVAC and refrigeration equipment used in industries such as food storage, data centres, energy and manufacturing. 
 
With its company values of continuous improvement, collaboration and employee empowerment, our client provides the best service to not just its systems but it’s staff. They prove this through fostering a genuinely positive work environment, as well as providing a benefits package designed to improve their people’s work and life. This includes generous PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and 401k matching from day one.


What will your day to day look like?

This is a true operational leadership role where you’ll oversee the performance and strategic direction of everything relating to plant operations. An average week might include:
 

• Managing all plant production operations
• Making sure goods production happens within SLAs and standards
• Keeping teams productive and minimising downtime
• Translating technical drawings and instructions into accurate processes
• Handling safety, compliance, and risk management
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Providing leadership and performance management to the team
• Overseeing team recruitment, onboarding, and training

Success in this role looks like driving operational excellence across all plant processes.


This role will suit you if you…
 

• Have experience in a leadership role in manufacturing/industrial operations
• Have had responsibility for production, safety, and quality 
• Know how to lead and coach a team of supervisors and leaders
• Can translate strategic objectives into execution plans
• Can analyse data and metrics to drive decision making
• Are detail orientated and thrive when problem solving

Think this could be your next role?

Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Alex on alex.baker@fmctalent.com 

The fine print

Reference number: 22067
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Alex Baker