Gill Group - Operations Director; Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Join Gill Group as Operations Director!\n

Berwick Partners is thrilled to partner with Gill Group to find an exceptional Operations Director. With over 40 years of experience, Gill is a pioneering British engineering firm renowned for its high-performance sensing, measurement, and environmental monitoring technologies. Our innovations serve diverse markets, including renewable energy, meteorology, marine, defense, industrial automation, and transportation.

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In 2025, we proudly received the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, a testament to our commitment to quality and international growth.

The Role\n

As the Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational framework for our next growth phase. This hands-on leadership position within a dynamic SME offers you the chance to influence strategy, enhance organizational capabilities, and drive operational excellence.

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Reporting directly to the CEO, your responsibilities will include:

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• Developing and executing the operational strategy aligned with business objectives and delivery targets.
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• Driving manufacturing performance, productivity, and margin improvement.
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• Leading production, planning, warehousing, dispatch, and procurement activities.
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• Embedding lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies across the organization.
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• Developing operational leaders and enhancing organizational capability.
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• Supporting business growth through improved operational scalability and performance.
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• Contributing to the wider business strategy as a key member of the senior leadership team.
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The Person\n

This role is perfect for a visible, hands-on operational leader who thrives on improving organizations, developing teams, and driving meaningful change in a manufacturing environment. You are likely to bring:

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• Experience as an Operations Director or senior operational leader in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
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• A proven track record of enhancing operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, and profitability.
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• Outstanding people leadership skills, with a focus on team development and accountability.
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• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
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• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, complemented by robust ERP/MRP knowledge.
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• Experience in introducing structure, process discipline, and operational scalability.
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• A pragmatic, collaborative leadership style, with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively.
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• Experience in an SME environment is particularly attractive, especially where action is as important as direction.
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The Opportunity\n

This is a remarkable chance to join a highly respected British engineering business with a solid foundation, recognized technical expertise, and significant growth potential. As the successful candidate, you will enjoy genuine visibility, influence, and autonomy, along with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future direction and operational performance of the Group.

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Package and benefits will be discussed during conversations with Berwick Partners.