The successful candidate will bring a fresh perspective, strong leadership capability, and a track record of improving operational performance within structured and regulated environments.
This position is accountable for the end-to-end oversight of UK operations. The role focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening supply chain resilience, and delivering consistent performance through structured processes and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with senior leadership to help shape the operational strategy, while also ensuring day-to-day execution meets business and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction across all operational departments, including production, warehousing, inventory control, procurement, and quality functions
Lead and coach a team of departmental managers, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture
Oversee daily operational activity to ensure output, service levels, and quality expectations are consistently achieved
Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and growth targets
Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, and cost control while maintaining high standards
Ensure supply chain robustness, with particular focus on material availability and supplier performance
Work cross-functionally with commercial teams to align demand forecasts with operational capacity and supply planning
Establish and track performance using data-driven metrics, including the implementation of digital KPI dashboards
Identify and implement process improvements using lean or continuous improvement methodologies
Manage operational budgets, capacity planning, and resource allocation
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders, both internally and externally
Collaborate with international locations to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing across the wider business
Experience:
Proven experience in an operational leadership role within a manufacturing, engineering, or similarly structured environment
Strong leadership and people management capability
Exposure to supply chain, procurement, or materials planning is highly desirable
Solid understanding of operational best practice, including process optimisation and continuous improvement approaches
Experience working within a regulated industry is advantageous
Demonstrated success in delivering measurable operational improvements
Experience implementing/managing performance tracking systems and KPIs
If you are an experienced Operations Leader who wants to shape operational strategy, drive improvements and work closely with senior leadership team, then please apply for immediate consideration
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year