Average Operations Director salary in Birmingham

A well-established, private equity-backed engineering business is looking for a dynamic and experienced Operations Director to join its senior leadership team. Specialising in complex, project-based delivery, the company is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth and operational transformation. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for an operational expert with a track record of driving efficiency, building scalable systems, and enabling profitable growth—ideally within a private equity or high-growth environment. The Opportunity As Operations Director, you will play a central role in ensuring that the business delivers on its commercial and customer commitments. From operational strategy to frontline execution, you’ll have end-to-end responsibility for driving performance across engineering, manufacturing, project delivery, and supply chain functions. Key Responsibilities Lead all operational functions across engineering, project delivery, production, and logistics.Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s growth and performance objectives.Implement and improve systems, processes, and KPIs to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability.Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.Work closely with the executive team and private equity partners to support value creation plans.Oversee resource planning, supply chain performance, health & safety, and compliance.Support the delivery of complex, multi-site projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.Drive operational readiness for new product/service introductions and market expansions. About You Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within an engineering, manufacturing, or project-based business.Demonstrable success in scaling operations and improving performance across complex environments.Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth setting is strongly preferred.Deep understanding of project delivery, supply chain, production, and quality systems.Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.Commercially astute, process-driven, and highly pragmatic in approach.Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills. What’s on Offer Key leadership role in a business at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation.Significant scope to shape the operational future of the organisation.Competitive salary and executive incentive package aligned with performance and growth.Opportunity to work closely with experienced investors and a collaborative senior leadership team.

Your new companyA market-leading, national house-builder is recruiting for a Finance Director in one of their key regions. Your new roleSupporting a relatively new MD, this autonomous role will lead a small finance team in the full financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for the region. This role will also have strategic and commercial input and will directly impact the financial performance of the region. What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role you will need to be a qualified and experienced Finance Director with relevant house-building or related experience. This is a tough operating environment with a relatively inexperienced board, and therefore you will need resilience, gravitas and strong people skills. What you'll get in returnThis role is an office-based role near the NEC and comes with an excellent bonus, car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Director of Production (Fabrication)£67,000 - £72,000 + Benefits + premium overtimeLocation - WalsallOn offer is a new leadership position to support our growth and enhance our operational structure. As Director of Production (Fabrication), you will take a strategic and hands-on role in overseeing all aspects of fabrication production, driving performance, and ensuring we continue to meet our exceptional standards.You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Human Resources Assistants, Production Planners, Production Managers, 4-5 Supervisors and Circa 70 Workshop Operatives as well as ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely.This company prides itself on being industry leaders in high-integrity fabrication, welding, and tube manipulation. Established in the 1970's they are a UK leader I their field and looking to further expand.With deep expertise in sectors such as power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, process plant, environmental, and nuclear, their reputation is built on quality, precision, and trust.If you're looking to be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and expertise. You'll lead teams working on some of the most demanding and rewarding fabrication projects in the UK and beyond - all while enjoying competitive pay, structured overtime, and excellent benefits.The Role Oversee all workshop activity, including: platers, fitters, tube manipulators, welders, general operatives, and apprenticesEnsure smooth progression of work packages and delivery of production targetsManage workshop load planning, capacity, and scheduling across multiple projectsLiaise regularly with customers, QA, NDT, and Commercial teamsProvide leadership on health & safety, quality assurance, and compliance standardsLead and implement succession planning and training for staff and apprentices The person Strong fabrication and welding bias with experience in tube/plate fabricationAble to confidently read and interpret detailed engineering drawingsA proven leader, able to manage multidisciplinary teams and liaise with all levels of the organisationStrong communication and organisational skillsComfortable taking initiative and operating with a high level of autonomyExperience working in a heavy engineering/manufacturing SME environment Reference Number - BBBH251757To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.