Board-Level Operations Director — Growth & Excellence

Top End jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food business in Norwich is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead its operational strategy and ensure exceptional operational performance across multiple sites. You will be part of the Board, driving growth and operational excellence while ensuring best practices are implemented. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in food manufacturing or complex processing industries, with strong financial oversight skills and a passion for developing people and processes. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Proven board-level presence in relevant industries.
• Demonstrable passion for operational excellence.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards 9001/14001/45001/50001.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational portfolio and drive strategic growth.
• Represent Operations on the Board.
• Create and deliver Operations Long Term Growth plan.

Skills

Operational excellence

Visionary leadership

Change management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Financial oversight

Education

Experience in food manufacturing or complex processing

Tools

OEE methodologies

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

A leading UK food business in Norwich is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead its operational strategy and ensure exceptional operational performance across multiple sites. You will be part of the Board, driving growth and operational excellence while ensuring best practices are implemented. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in food manufacturing or complex processing industries, with strong financial oversight skills and a passion for developing people and processes. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.