Gill Group – Operations Director; Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Join Gill Group as Operations Director!

Berwick Partners is thrilled to partner with Gill Group to find an exceptional Operations Director. With over 40 years of experience, Gill is a pioneering British engineering firm known for its high-performance sensing, measurement, and environmental monitoring technologies. Our innovations serve diverse markets, including renewable energy, meteorology, marine, defense, industrial automation, and transportation.

In 2025, we proudly received the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, a testament to our quality technology and ongoing international growth.

Your Role

As the Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational framework for our next growth phase. This hands-on leadership position within a dynamic SME offers you the chance to influence strategy, enhance organizational capabilities, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an operational strategy aligned with business objectives and delivery targets.
• Drive manufacturing performance, productivity, and margin improvements.
• Lead production, planning, warehousing, dispatch, and procurement activities.
• Embed lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies throughout the organization.
• Develop operational leaders and enhance organizational capability.
• Support business growth through improved operational scalability and performance.
• Contribute to the broader business strategy as a key member of the senior leadership team.

Who You Are

We are looking for a visible, hands-on operational leader who thrives on improving organizations, developing teams, and driving meaningful change in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Director or senior operational leader in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• A strong track record of enhancing operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, and profitability.
• Outstanding people leadership skills, with a focus on team development and accountability.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, complemented by robust ERP/MRP knowledge.
• Experience in introducing structure, process discipline, and operational scalability.
• A pragmatic, collaborative leadership style with strategic thinking and effective execution capabilities.

Experience in an SME environment is particularly desirable, especially where action is as important as direction.

The Opportunity

This is a remarkable chance to join a highly respected British engineering business with a solid foundation, recognized technical expertise, and significant growth potential. As the successful candidate, you will enjoy genuine visibility, influence, and autonomy, along with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future direction and operational performance of the Group.

Details regarding the package and benefits will be discussed during conversations with Berwick Partners.