Director of Operations — UK Manufacturing & Scale-Up

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

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.