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Interim Transformation & Turnaround Director

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 700 - 850 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: WR11 8SW

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Interim Transformation & Turnaround Director Location: UK - Midlands Based
 Start Date: Immediate
 Contract Type: Interim
 Day Rate: Up to £850 per day (DOE)
 Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Interim Transformation & Turnaround Director to join a large-scale machinery manufacturing organisation at a critical stage of its operational improvement journey.
 This is a hands-on role, requiring a strong leader who can rapidly assess, stabilise, and transform manufacturing performance. You will lead from the front, working directly with operational teams to deliver sustainable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and culture.
 Key Responsibilities  
Lead end-to-end turnaround of manufacturing operations, driving immediate and sustainable performance improvements 
Conduct rapid diagnostics of current operations, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities 
Implement Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement frameworks, and best practice methodologies 
Deliver measurable improvements in:  
Productivity 
Throughput 
Quality 
Cost efficiency   
Drive operational discipline through KPIs, data visibility, and performance management systems 
Work closely with leadership teams to align transformation initiatives with overall business objectives 
Develop and embed continuous improvement culture across production teams 
Act as a visible and credible leader on the factory floor, ensuring engagement at all levels 
Coach and develop site leadership and frontline managers to sustain improvements beyond the interim period  Leadership & Culture  
Act as a strong people leader, building trust and credibility quickly 
Take employees on a clear and engaging transformation journey, ensuring buy-in at all levels 
Communicate vision, progress, and expectations effectively across the organisation 
Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture 
Manage change sensitively, balancing pace with engagement  Key Requirements  
Proven track record as an Interim Transformation / Turnaround Director (or similar senior role) within manufacturing 
Significant experience in large machinery, heavy engineering, or industrial environments 
Deep expertise in:  
Lean manufacturing (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, etc.) 
Operational turnaround and restructuring 
Productivity improvement programmes   
Demonstrable success in delivering measurable operational improvements under pressure 
Strong factory floor presence, comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels 
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and operational levels 
A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency  Personal Attributes  
Credible, resilient, and results-driven 
Highly visible and hands-on leadership style 
Strong communicator with the ability to inspire and motivate teams 
Commercially astute with a focus on tangible outcomes 
Able to challenge constructively and drive accountability  Why This Role? This is a critical opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact within a major manufacturing operation.
 You will play a central role in shaping performance, culture, and future success

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