Operations Director (Manufacturing) at Future Group · 10th of…

About the Opportunity: Operations Director

Your mission as an Operations Director is to lead, optimize, and scale the organization's operational capabilities to ensure efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth. You will play a critical leadership role in translating strategy into execution, driving operational excellence, and building a high-performance culture across all operational functions.

Key Responsibilities: Strategy, Execution & Operational Excellence

• Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategy into actionable operational plans and KPIs.
• Lead end-to-end operations, ensuring efficiency, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance productivity and performance.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Oversee capacity planning and ensure scalability to support business growth.
• Manage operational budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Optimize resource allocation across people, systems, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Commercial, IT) to ensure alignment.
• Lead organizational design and capability-building initiatives within operations.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Essential Skills & Qualifications: Leadership & Operational Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• 10+ years of experience in operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in scaling operations and leading transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).
• Solid financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cost optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage complexity, lead change, and influence at the executive level.
• Fluent in English.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Improved operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization.
• High-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Successful execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
• Strong alignment between operational plans and business objectives.
• High-performing teams with strong engagement and retention.
• Continuous improvement embedded as a core operational mindset.

What You'll Gain: Impact, Leadership & Growth

• Lead operations within a reputable and growing industrial organization.
• Play a key role in shaping strategy and driving large-scale transformation.
• Work in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and innovation.
• Influence business performance and long-term organizational success.

Lead Operations. Drive Excellence. Apply Now!

If you're a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and transformation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.