Director of Operations

Operations Director

Location: Bromsgrove, Worcester, and Cairo (with regular travel)

Reports to: Chief Executive Office

Join Our Board. Lead Our Operations. Shape Our Future.

Kimal is seeking a strategic, high-impact Operations Director to join our Executive Leadership Team as a statutory member of the Board of Directors. This is a rare opportunity to lead end-to-end operations for an established and growing medical manufacturing company while directly influencing corporate strategy and governance at the highest level.

As a statutory director, you will hold legal and fiduciary responsibilities as part of the board, playing a vital role in shaping Kimal’s future direction and ensuring its continued operational excellence across the UK and Egypt.

The Role

You will have full executive responsibility for our operations across Bromsgrove, Worcester, and Cairo, including production, supply chain, procurement, customer service, and warehousing. You will lead a large, cross-functional team and oversee significant budgets and infrastructure, driving efficiency, compliance, and innovation throughout our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory director on the Kimal Group Board, contributing to corporate governance and strategic decision-making.
• Lead all operational functions to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality product delivery.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and supply chain strategy across multiple international sites.
• Drive continuous improvement, lean practices, and operational standardisation.
• Collaborate closely with peers in Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial functions.

About You

• An experienced operations leader with board-level gravitas and a proven record of success in manufacturing and supply chain environments.
• Strategic and hands-on, with experience managing large teams and complex international operations.
• Adept in navigating regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO, GMP) and embedding operational excellence.
• Strong financial acumen and decision-making authority over multimillion-pound budgets.
• Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in supply chain or operations (e.g. APICS, Six Sigma, CIPS, IOSH) desirable.

What We Offer

• A seat at the boardroom table with full statutory director status.
• The opportunity to shape the future of a respected medical manufacturing business.
• A dynamic and collaborative leadership environment.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and performance incentives.

Apply today to join Kimal’s board and lead with purpose.