Multi-Site Operations Manager

Application Deadline: 8 December 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Production Manager

Description

Team Overview
The Production team oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of all manufacturing and assembly activities within our fabrication facilities. They ensure that bespoke mechanical and electrical components are produced efficiently, to the highest quality standards, and delivered on schedule. By maintaining streamlined workflows and close collaboration with design and project teams, the Production department plays a key role in supporting timely and successful project delivery.

Role Overview
Alternative Heat, a leader in offsite prefabrication solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Multi-Site Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple manufacturing sites. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring efficient daily operations, and supporting the company’s ambitious growth strategy. We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and data-driven leader who can bring structure, standardization, and transparency to a rapidly growing multi-site manufacturing environment. 

What You'll be Doing

The role focuses on driving operational excellence and standardisation across multiple manufacturing sites by creating a unified, data-driven view of performance, harmonising KPIs, and improving visibility of capacity, constraints, and risks. It includes leading strategic capacity and growth planning through multi-site manufacturing strategies, capital investment planning, and robust forecasting and scenario analysis. The position oversees financial and performance management by developing budgets, optimising labour, plant, and material utilisation, and leading cost-reduction initiatives. Additionally, it ensures consistent quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all locations.