Confidential: INTERIM Supply Chain & Operations Director– Multi-Site Manufacturing / Engineering

Location: North Derbyshire

ParkinsonLee Executive Search are working with a high-performing, UK-based engineering/manufacturing business with an annual turnover in the mid-to-high hundreds of millions, known for its innovation and reliability in critical industrial solutions.

The Opportunity

The Supply Chain Operations Director will lead and develop the Operations function across a multi-site organisation, with accountability for Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with day-to-day operational delivery. The focus is on strengthening operational resilience, embedding Continuous Improvement, and ensuring excellence across S&OP, supply chain, and production.

Key Responsibilities

Drive operational performance across multi-site operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of products and services
Strengthen and optimise the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to balance demand and supply, improve delivery reliability, and enhance cost performance
Lead the full supply chain function, including procurement, planning, logistics, inventory, and contract manufacturing, focusing on resilience, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and Operational Excellence to simplify processes, reduce waste, and drive measurable business impact
Provide visible, hands-on leadership, embedding a culture of accountability, high performance, and team development
Manage supplier and partner relationships to secure continuity, quality, and value for money
Establish and monitor KPIs, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive performance
Support strategic operational alignment initiatives to underpin growth and scale

The Person and MUST Have's

Proven experience leading multi-site manufacturing or engineering operations, with demonstrable success in supply chain, production, and quality improvement
Assembly Manufacturing Experience - Automation, Electrical Equipment, Machinery, Mechanical Equipment, Special Purpose Machinery
Supply Chain Leadership experience with Operations in Quality and H&S
Strong operational and commercial acumen, with experience linking metrics to business performance
Skilled in performance management, team development, and leadership of cross-functional teams in complex environments
Experienced in CI/Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and embedding operational excellence in culture and processes
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving approach, resilient under pressure, and capable of navigating ambiguity

What Is On Offer

£650 P/D Inside IR35

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing business with ambitious plans. You will shape operational strategy, optimise supply chain performance, and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites, ensuring the business can deliver consistently for its customers while scaling for the future.

INTERIM Supply Chain & Operations Director

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