Hands-on Ops & Supply Chain Leader

Orion Electrotech Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations & Supply Chain Manager to lead day-to-day operations across production, fulfilment and R&D stock, with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will own planning, KPIs and supplier relationships, balancing hands-on management with strategic development as the business scales. This site-based role offers ownership, exposure to electronics components, and opportunities to shape processes, cost reduction and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operations management in electro-mechanical or similar assembly manufacturing.
• Proven ability to improve processes, performance and KPIs.
• Experience leading operational teams and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of day-to-day operations, including production, fulfilment, returns and fault diagnosis
• Driving continuous improvement, simplifying processes and improving operational efficiency
• Managing operational planning, resources, KPIs and workflows
• Leading and developing the operations team, including responsibility for stock control
• Overseeing R&D inventory and stock management
• Working closely with engineering and R&D to support prototype, NPI and development projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve the cost and commercial viability of components moving from prototype into production
• Managing both inhouse and outsourced manufacturing relationships
• Strengthening supplier performance and securing continuity of supply
• Managing preferred suppliers and negotiating supplier contracts, pricing and commercial terms
• Understanding BOM structures and identifying cost-reduction opportunities
• Working across a global supply chain, with exposure to electronics/component suppliers particularly useful

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain

Procurement

Team leadership

Job description

Orion Electrotech Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations & Supply Chain Manager to lead day-to-day operations across production, fulfilment and R&D stock, with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will own planning, KPIs and supplier relationships, balancing hands-on management with strategic development as the business scales. This site-based role offers ownership, exposure to electronics components, and opportunities to shape processes, cost reduction and supply continuity.