Director of Operations

This Director of Operations role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership position with clear ownership across supply chain, production and site operations. You’ll join a growing deep-tech business at a point where scaling from low-volume production to manufacturing readiness is the key challenge — and where your input will directly shape how that happens. There is also a clear succession path, with current leadership planning a gradual transition over the coming years.

The role is based in Sheffield with 4 days per week on-site, and a relocation package is available. Salary starts from £70k+ with flexibility depending on experience.

Our client is a fast-growing technology company developing advanced hardware products. With strong technical foundations already in place, they are now focused on strengthening operational leadership to support growth, improve processes and prepare for higher volume production.

As the Director of Operations, you’ll oversee supply chain, manufacturing and site activity, working closely with existing teams while bringing structure, improvements and a clear operational direction.

Responsibilities include

• Leading supply chain and production operations across a small but growing manufacturing environment
• Overseeing site operations and ensuring day-to-day activities run efficiently
• Supporting the transition from low-volume production to scalable manufacturing
• Working with existing teams to improve processes, systems and workflows
• Driving operational performance across suppliers, production and delivery
• Supporting ERP implementation and ongoing process development

What you’ll bring

• Background in semiconductor, electronics or deep-tech hardware environments
• Experience in operations or manufacturing leadership roles, ideally stepping up into broader responsibility
• Understanding of supply chain, production and scaling challenges
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach suited to a smaller, less structured environment
• Ability to bring improvements without overcomplicating processes

You’ll join at a stage where your impact is immediate and visible. This is a chance to step into a Director-level role with real ownership, shape how operations evolve, and play a key part in scaling a technically strong business. The environment is collaborative, fast-moving and well-suited to someone who enjoys building rather than maintaining.

If you are interested in the Director of Operations position, please contact Emily Wright.