Head Of Operations

Owen Daniels; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Pension 10% match

Private medical scheme

Income protection

Death in service

35 days annual leave

Team events

Growth plans

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and optimise operations within a world-class, precision manufacturing environment. You will oversee manufacturing and engineering facilities across multiple departments, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost discipline in a highly regulated setting.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape operational strategy, develop lean processes, manage KPIs and P&L responsibilities, and lead seven direct reports.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing.
• Experience in Motorsport, Formula One, Aerospace, High Performance Automotive or Advanced Precision Manufacturing.
• Experience within highly regulated engineering environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility.
• Proven leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams.
• Strong understanding of planning, purchasing and manufacturing integration.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience managing new product introduction and engineering changes into production.
• A collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational activities across the manufacturing and engineering facility.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Overseeing planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integration.
• Managing operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Supporting new product introduction and engineering change implementation.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirements.
• Driving quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility.
• Supporting long-term operational growth and capability development.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision manufacturing

Motorsport experience

Regulated environments

P&L responsibility

Leadership of large teams

Planning & purchasing integration

Lean/Six Sigma

NPI and ECR management

Collaborative leadership

Job description

An established and highly respected engineering business is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and optimise operations within a world-class precision manufacturing environment.

The company specialises in the design, development, simulation and manufacture of high-performance powertrain systems, electronics and advanced engineering solutions for motorsport, automotive and marine applications. With an international reputation for technical excellence, they support elite-level racing programmes and cutting-edge engineering projects.

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping operational strategy within a growing, financially stable organisation known for its collaborative and supportive culture.

Head of Operations

Permanent

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Very Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus

Northampton

The Role

You will lead all operational activities across the manufacturing and engineering facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across multiple departments. The role requires a strategic operational leader who can balance hands-on decision-making with long-term planning in a highly regulated precision engineering environment.

Key responsibilities

• Leading and developing cross-functional operational teams


• Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives


• Overseeing planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integration


• Managing operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities


• Supporting new product introduction and engineering change implementation


• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirements


• Driving quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility


• Supporting long-term operational growth and capability development

The successful candidate will manage seven direct reports across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities and operational support functions.

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing


• Experience in Motorsport, Formula One, Aerospace, High Performance Automotive or Advanced Precision Manufacturing


• Experience within highly regulated engineering environments


• Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility


• Proven leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams


• Strong understanding of planning, purchasing and manufacturing integration


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence frameworks


• Experience managing new product introduction and engineering changes into production


• A collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership style

Company Benefits

• Bonus scheme typically up to 10%


• Up to 10% matched pension


• Private medical scheme


• Income protection


• Death in service


• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays


• Company-wide team events


• Stable, growing business with long-term investment and growth plans


• This is a fully site-based role.