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Senior operational support, exactly when you need it.

Many growing brands need experienced operational leadership before they can justify — or find — a full-time Operations Director. Lexan provides that leadership on a fractional or fully outsourced basis.

The problem

Problems this service solves

  • The founder is still managing every supplier and operational decision
  • The business needs experienced operational leadership but cannot yet justify a full-time hire
  • Operational mistakes are affecting customer experience and cash flow
  • There is no one senior enough to own operational problems end to end
  • The team needs structure, KPIs and routine, not just advice

Who it's for

Is this the right starting point?

Founders who are still the de facto Operations Director, businesses between £1 million and £30 million or more in turnover, and brands that want an experienced operator embedded in the business on a regular basis.

Not sure this is the right service? Tell us what you're building and we'll point you in the right direction.

What's included

Detailed capabilities

Fractional Operations Director support
Ongoing outsourced operations management
Weekly operational leadership
Supplier management
Production planning
3PL management
Retail coordination
Stock and forecast reviews
Operational problem-solving
Project ownership
Team support and mentoring
Meeting structure and cadence
KPI dashboards
Risk management
Cost reviews
Launch support
Operational strategy
Founder support
Training junior operations team members
Building an internal operations function over time

Our process

How we approach it

1

Understand

We identify the commercial objective, operational challenge and immediate priorities.

2

Investigate

We assess suppliers, systems, costs, risks, data and existing processes.

3

Implement

We coordinate the people, partners and actions needed to deliver the solution.

4

Improve

We create the controls, visibility and routines needed to support continued growth.

Typical deliverables

What you walk away with

  • Regular, structured operational leadership time
  • A clear set of KPIs and reporting routines
  • Direct ownership of supplier, 3PL and retail relationships
  • A roadmap for building an internal operations function as you grow
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FAQs

Common questions

Yes, on a fractional basis — providing senior operational leadership on a regular schedule that fits your business.

Typically this involves a set number of days per week or month, combined with ongoing availability for operational decisions and problem-solving.

Yes. Many clients start with a specific project and move into fractional or outsourced support as the relationship develops.

This depends on scope and current commitments, but we aim to move quickly once we understand what's needed — get in touch to discuss timescales.

Let's talk about senior operational support, exactly when you need it