An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Operations Director to join Luxfer Gas Cylinders a global, engineering-led manufacturing business based in the East Midlands leading a key operational site through growth, transformation, and strategic development.
As part of Luxfer Group, a NYSE-listed global organisation, Luxfer Gas Cylinders is at the forefront of high-pressure lightweight aluminium and composite cylinder technology serving critical sectors including alternative fuels, aerospace, medical, life support, and fire safety. With a clear mission to create a safer, cleaner and more energy-efficient world, this role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence in a business shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.
The role will take full responsibility for manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality and HSE, delivering operational performance while embedding continuous improvement and supporting long-term strategic growth.
Candidate Profile
- Proven senior leadership experience within complex, regulated manufacturing environments
- Background in relevant sectors such as metals, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, or advanced engineering/manufacturing
- Demonstrable success leading operational transformation and performance improvement programmes
- Strong track record in operational excellence and lean manufacturing methodologies
- Commercially minded with the ability to align operational delivery to wider business strategy
- Strong leadership capability with experience developing and inspiring high-performing teams
Essential:
- Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
- Direct, relevant manufacturing sector experience in a comparable operational leadership role
- Strong understanding of quality, HSE, supply chain and engineering integration within manufacturing operations
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role within a global organisation, offering the opportunity to shape site strategy, influence operational direction, and deliver meaningful change.
Working closely with senior leadership teams across the European and global business, you will play a key role in driving efficiency, capability and long-term growth while contributing to Luxfer’s commitment to innovation, customer success and operational excellence.
Why Join Luxfer:
- Lead with Purpose – Drive operational excellence in a business focused on creating a safer and more sustainable future
- Shape Growth – Influence strategic decisions and lead transformation across a critical manufacturing operation
- Global Collaboration – Work within an international leadership structure and cross-functional environment
- Continuous Improvement Culture – Champion innovation, lean thinking and capability development
- Long-Term Impact – Join a business investing in technology, people and future growth
This is a rare opportunity for a strategic and hands-on operations leader to make a lasting impact within a market-leading manufacturing organisation.