VP - Operations

Location: UK * Sector: Tier 1 Automotive / High-Volume Manufacturing

A global automotive manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Director to lead multiple UK sites through performance improvement, integration, and growth. This is a key strategic role overseeing end-to-end operations, driving excellence, and ensuring world-class delivery to major OEM customers.

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• Lead operational performance across multiple UK manufacturing facilities.
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• Full P&L ownership, driving productivity, cost control, quality, safety, and delivery.
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• Oversee S&OP/IBP, capacity planning, and inventory optimisation.
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• Standardise processes, strengthen compliance, and embed continuous improvement.
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• Lead NPI, launch readiness, and supply chain performance.
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• Integrate newly acquired sites and drive cultural alignment.
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• Partner with commercial and engineering teams to support customer programmes.
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• Drive transformation, digitalisation, and operational optimisation across the network.
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• Senior operations leader from Tier 1 automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
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• Strong experience managing multi-site or multi-country operations.
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• Proven track record in transformation, performance turnaround, and culture building.
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• Strategic, hands-on leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Join a business undergoing significant growth and integration, with the remit to elevate operational performance, support expansion, and shape the future of a world-class manufacturing organisation.

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