Director of Operations

Tundra Technical Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-tech manufacturing organization is looking for a Director of Operations to lead and scale its UK operational functions. This role involves overseeing engineering, production, quality, and commercial areas across multiple sites. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Operations Management or Engineering, proven leadership experience in high-tech environments, and strong communication skills. This position may require travel and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in high-tech or manufacturing environments.
• Track record of scaling operational functions in businesses of £50M+ size.
• Willingness to travel regularly to UK and international sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale UK operational functions across engineering, production, quality, and commercial areas.
• Oversee operations across multiple sites in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure operational support aligns with growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Understanding of IT systems

Safety regulations experience

Quality control knowledge

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

A growing, high-tech manufacturing organisation is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and scale its UK operational functions. The organisation is transitioning from low-volume, manual production to high-volume, automated manufacturing.

This leadership role will oversee core operational support functions to ensure they align with the company’s growth goals, enabling successful delivery across engineering, production, quality, and commercial areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale UK operational functions across engineering, production, quality, and commercial areas.
• Oversee operations across multiple sites in a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.
• Ensure operational support functions align with growth objectives to enable successful delivery.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience within multi-site, high-tech, or manufacturing environments.
• Track record of scaling operational functions in businesses of £50M+ size.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, facilities, procurement, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with safety regulations, quality control, and infrastructure management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional and international team environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly to UK and international sites.

Additional Information

• The position may require security clearance, including:
• Proof of right to work and identity
• Criminal background checks

How to Apply

Please apply to the advert if interested. Any questions, reach out to [e-mail]