Head of Operations

TalentSpa Recuitment; New Forest; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Head of Operations to lead world-class manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to prioritize customer satisfaction and drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, overseeing production, planning, and workforce engagement. With a commitment to continuous improvement and strategic execution, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected manufacturing environment. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, bespoke products across various industries.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills required.
• Experience in operational management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational performance to maximize profitability.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Continuous Improvement

Production Planning

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Company: Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineers

Vacancy title: Head of Operations

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Advertised salary: Competitive Salary

Employment type: Full-time

Contract type: Permanent/Regular

Description

Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineers

Job Vacancy - Head of Operations

Who is Senior plc?

Senior is a FTSE listed (symbol SNR) international manufacturing Group with 26 operations in 12 countries. Senior designs, manufactures, and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the aerospace, defence, land vehicle, and power & energy markets.

We have a long history of well-respected brands and an excellent reputation in our key market sectors. Senior delivers value to its customers and shareholders via operational excellence underpinned by its people and processes.

Our values include:

• Safety
• Integrity
• Customer Focus
• Respect & Trust
• Accountability
• Excellence

Who is Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineers?

Lymington Precision Engineers (LPE) is a Senior Flexonics Group company, a leading manufacturer of precision machined components, assemblies, and kit sets for industries such as Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Aerospace and Defence, Land and Sea Systems, Nuclear, and Marine. We pride ourselves on manufacturing highly complex components and assemblies using state-of-the-art equipment.

We are certified to AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards, offering fully engineered solutions from design to high-volume manufacturing, delivering high-quality, bespoke products to our customers.

Head of Operations - What does the job involve?

The Head of Operations is responsible for world-class manufacturing operations, working collaboratively with the senior leadership team to demonstrate our passion for the business, prioritize customer satisfaction, and achieve business success through operational excellence. The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, overseeing production, planning, machine maintenance, and workforce engagement.

Hours of work:

37.5 hours per week.

• Dayshift: Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Responsibilities include:

• Driving operational performance to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Establishing a culture of continuous improvement supporting the Senior Operating System.
• Translating strategic plans into operational goals and challenging teams to meet them.
• Ensuring adherence to production schedules and delivery commitments.