Head of Operations

Rubberatkins, Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubberatkins, Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across our site in Aberdeen.

Reporting to the CEO, this role carries full accountability for end-to-end performance of manufacturing, process efficiency, quality, maintenance and supply chain. You will shape strategy, build and lead a high-performing leadership team, drive safety, delivery and continuous improvement, and ensure governance and customer delivery through disciplined

Qualifications

• Strong track record leading operations in manufacturing (≤140 chars).
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary functions and delivering results (≤140 chars).
• Commercially aware, data-driven, and strategic (≤140 chars).
• Leads with clarity, influencing stakeholders and alignment (≤140 chars).
• Hands-on, delivery-focused leadership (≤140 chars).

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate multiple operational functions into a cohesive organization (≤140 chars).
• Translate business strategy into clear operational priorities and plans (≤140 chars).
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement (≤140 chars).
• Build and lead a strong leadership team with accountability at all levels (≤140 chars).
• Ensure operational excellence and governance for customer delivery (≤140 chars).

Skills

Operational leadership

Manufacturing operations

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you a proven operational leader ready to take full ownership of performance, shape strategy, and drive sustainable growth? Do you bring the vision and leadership to align teams, optimise complex operations, and deliver at scale within a manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a Head of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across our site. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role carries full accountability for end-to-end operational performance, spanning manufacturing, process efficiency, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.

This is a pivotal leadership position where you will influence direction, strengthen capability, and ensure the business is positioned to deliver consistently at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate multiple operational functions into a cohesive, high-performing organisation
• Translate business strategy into clear operational priorities, plans, and measurable outcomes
• Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement
• Build and lead a strong leadership team, developing capability and accountability at all levels
• Ensure operational excellence, governance, and customer delivery through disciplined execution

About You

• Has a strong track record in leading operations within a manufacturing environment
• Brings experience of managing multi-disciplinary functions and delivering business-critical results
• Is commercially aware, data-driven, and confident in making strategic decisions
• Leads with clarity and purpose, influencing stakeholders and building alignment
• Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within a business that values performance, innovation and continuous improvement. You will play a central role in shaping how we operate, strengthening leadership capability, and delivering meaningful, long-term results.