Fractional Operations Director - 2 Days per Week

Lord Search and SelectionBirminghamreedpublished 10/05/2026

About the company

We are partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that is seeking a Fractional Operations Director to help drive operational excellence, improve business performance and support its next phase of growth.

Your tasks

  • Driving manufacturing and operational performance
  • Leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • Enhancing production planning and delivery performance
  • Supporting supply chain optimisation
  • Coaching and developing operational leadership teams
  • Providing strategic input to support future growth

Requirements

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for a high-impact fractional leadership opportunity?

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Plant Director or General Manager who enjoys helping ambitious businesses achieve their full potential.

  • Significant manufacturing leadership experience
  • Proven success improving operational performance
  • Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement expertise
  • Strong commercial and strategic capability
  • Hands-on leadership style with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Experience within engineering, industrial manufacturing, OEM or technical product environments

What we offer

The Opportunity

  • Fractional appointment - approximately 2 days per week
  • Long-term strategic impact
  • Collaborative leadership team
  • High-quality engineering manufacturing environment
  • Attractive day-rate package

How to apply

So, if you're seeking a portfolio opportunity where you can genuinely influence business performance and create lasting value, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your full CV quoting reference 10552.

Other

Engineering & Manufacturing c. £900 - £1,250 per day Birmingham