James Hough

Director of Manufacturing @ Apteriors

About

Director of Manufacturing at Apteriors | Director at The Crafty Couple Ltd Driven, hands-on leader with a passion for turning creative vision into tangible results. At Apteriors, I oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring top-tier quality and efficiency while driving innovation in every process. Having founding and co-running The Crafty Couple Ltd for over 6 years we specialise in residential furniture. I combine an eye for design with practical know-how to bring unique products to market. I thrive on building strong teams, streamlining production, and delivering excellence—every time.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Normanton

Industry

Furniture

Skill

Production Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Manufacturing Operations, Sustainable Design, Creativity and Innovation, Product Innovation, Manufacturing, Furniture, Custom Furniture, Furniture Design, Equipment Installation, Director level, Management Professional, Corporate Management, Commercial furniture, Mass Spectrometry, RNAi, Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Recombinant RNA , Bioanalysis

Experience

Director of Manufacturing

Apteriors

2023-6 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Driving operational excellence and innovation in manufacturing at Apteriors Ltd. My focus: • Leading high-performing manufacturing facility based just outside of Leeds • Optimising processes for efficiency and quality • Implementing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies • Ensuring safety and compliance • Building strong supplier relationships • Delivering results on time and on budget