Interim Operations Transformation Lead

Interim Operations Transformation Lead - Production & Fulfilment

Location: Leicestershire
Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term (Approx. 3 Months)
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Drive Operational Transformation in a Growing Manufacturing Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Operations Transformation Lead to join a fast-paced manufacturing and fulfilment business embarking on a significant operational transformation.

This is not a traditional operations management role. You'll be responsible for reshaping operational processes, preparing the business for the successful implementation of a new ERP/MIS platform, and leaving behind a sustainable, scalable operation that can continue to grow long after your engagement ends.

Working closely with operational leaders and the systems implementation team, you'll bridge the gap between technology and the shop floor, ensuring that processes, data and people are fully prepared for a successful system go-live.

The Role

You will play a pivotal role in transforming operational performance by:

• Mapping and documenting end-to-end production and fulfilment processes
• Creating structured routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Transforming warehouse operations into a location-controlled, barcode-driven environment
• Improving inventory accuracy through robust goods-in processes, cycle counting and stock control
• Analysing capacity, production flow and cycle times to improve operational efficiency and delivery performance
• Supporting ERP/MIS implementation through master data preparation, operational testing, training and go-live activities
• Leading operational change management and embedding new ways of working across production and warehouse teams
• Coaching and developing internal operational leaders to ensure a smooth transition following implementation
• Helping establish a sustainable planning function capable of supporting future growth

This engagement has been designed to evolve over time, with hands-on involvement reducing as knowledge is successfully transferred into the business.

About You

We're looking for an experienced operational transformation professional who has successfully delivered complex change within manufacturing or fulfilment environments.

You'll ideally have experience in:

• Leading operational transformation projects within manufacturing, production or fulfilment environments
• Warehouse redesign, including barcode scanning, location control and inventory accuracy improvements
• Delivering ERP, WMS or manufacturing systems implementations from an operational leadership perspective
• Process mapping, workflow design, SOP creation and continuous improvement
• Training, coaching and leading teams through operational change
• Using operational data to improve efficiency, productivity and customer service

Experience within print, apparel, manufacturing, distribution or fulfilment environments would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other complex production settings with transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A hands-on operational transformation specialist
• Equally comfortable on the shop floor and working with project teams
• Highly organised with excellent process documentation skills
• An effective communicator capable of influencing teams at all levels
• Focused on creating sustainable improvements rather than short-term fixes

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile business transformation project
• Significant autonomy and influence over operational improvement
• Collaborative working environment with committed leadership and technology teams
• The chance to leave a lasting impact on a growing manufacturing business

If you have a proven track record of delivering operational transformation, warehouse improvement and successful ERP implementations, we'd love to hear from you.

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com