EMEIA Operations Manager

Kurt J. Lesker Company; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a proactive EMEIA Operations Manager to drive operational excellence, collaboration, and compliance across multiple functions. This on-site role focuses on strategic oversight, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement, making it essential for candidates to have strong leadership skills and experience in operational management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Corporate wellness and charity events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operations role with multi-functional oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement across operational areas.
• Lead procurement strategy and manage vendor relationships.
• Implement compliance measures and oversee quality management systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

MBA

Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Microsoft D365 for Operations

Job description

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader with a talent for driving operational excellence?

We’re seeking a dynamic EMEIA Operations Manager to join our team and play a central role in shaping and delivering high-performing, integrated operations across the region. Reporting directly to the EMEIA General Manager, you will lead and coordinate key operational functions-procurement, quality assurance, warehouse & logistics, facilities management, IT, and legal compliance - ensuring they work seamlessly to support the business.

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership. You will be instrumental in driving alignment and performance across departments, fostering a culture of accountability, and ensuring our operational infrastructure supports growth and compliance. We're looking for a forward-thinking individual who is both strategic and detail-oriented—someone who can analyse data, identify trends, and implement practical solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance across the organisation.

Please note this is an on-site role based at our office in St Leonards, East Sussex.

Key Job Elements:

• Strategic oversight working alongside regional department managers as well as the global leadership team of each function
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement for the areas of responsibility as well as integration with the rest of the EMEIA organisation
• Be an advocate for change management and support new cross functional initiatives
• Quality
• Champion quality standards across all operational areas
• Monitor quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead our European audit programme to ensure ISO compliance
• Procurement
• Execute procurement strategy and supplier management in line with agreed strategic planning to ensure cost effective sourcing and timely delivery
• Oversee contract negotiations, vendor performance and risk mitigation
• Warehouse & Logistics
• Manage inventory control and distribution operations
• Optimize logistic processes to improve accuracy, speed and cost-efficiency
• Facilities
• Oversee maintenance and compliance on all sites
• Focus on long term planning of the EMEIA facility landscape
• Information Technology
• Collaborate with the Global IT team and ensure operational security and efficiency across the EMEIA network
• Support digital transformation and system integration initiatives
• Legal & Compliance
• Liaise with internal advisors to ensure regulatory compliance that supports business needs
• Support contract management, data protection and risk governance
• Develop and implement training programs for department leaders
• Manage budgets for each individual cost centre
• Provide reports and analysis of monthly performance KPI’s
• Other duties as assigned, e.g ad-hoc reporting
  
  

Qualifications:

Required

• Proven experience in a senior operations role with multi functional oversight
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
• Previous experience in Quality assurance and in depth knowledge of ISO 9001
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain tools and compliance frameworks
• Ambition to continue professional development in line with business growth and demands
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working for a Manufacturer
• Use of Microsoft D365 for Operations
• Experience of working within an international business
• MBA
• Six Sigma
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
  
  

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd Is a Limited Company.

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