Gill Group – Operations Director; Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Join Gill Group as Operations Director!

Berwick Partners is thrilled to partner with Gill Group, a pioneering British engineering firm, to find an exceptional Operations Director. With over 40 years of experience, Gill specializes in high-performance sensing, measurement, and environmental monitoring technologies that are making waves globally.

Recognized with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2025, Gill has built a stellar reputation for technical innovation, quality, and reliability across diverse markets, including renewable energy, meteorology, marine, defense, industrial automation, and transportation.

Your Role

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an operational strategy that aligns 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 across 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

This role is perfect for a visible, hands-on operational leader who thrives on improving organizations, developing teams, and driving meaningful change in a manufacturing environment.

You likely bring:

• Experience as an Operations Director or senior operational leader in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• A proven track record of enhancing operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, and profitability.
• Outstanding people leadership skills, with a knack for developing teams and fostering accountability.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, complemented by robust ERP/MRP knowledge.
• Experience in introducing structure, process discipline, and operational scalability.
• A pragmatic, collaborative leadership style, with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively.

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

The Opportunity

This is a remarkable chance to join a highly respected British engineering business with solid foundations, recognized technical expertise, and significant growth potential. As the Operations Director, 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.

Package and benefits will be discussed during conversations with Berwick Partners.