Head of Operations: Lean Manufacturing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Private medical scheme

Pension up to 10%

Income protection

Death in service

35 days annual leave

Team events

Site-based role

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Northampton is seeking a Head of Operations to lead a precision manufacturing site, driving efficiency, quality and delivery across multiple departments in a regulated engineering environment.

You will shape operational strategy, balance hands-on decision making with long-term planning, and manage seven direct reports while delivering growth and continuous improvement in a world-class facility.

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 cross-functional operational teams across manufacturing and engineering.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integration.
• Manage operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities.
• Support new product introduction and engineering change implementation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirements.
• Drive quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility.
• Support long-term operational growth and capability development.
• Manage seven direct reports across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities and operational support functions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Owen Daniels in Northampton is seeking a Head of Operations to lead a precision manufacturing site, driving efficiency, quality and delivery across multiple departments in a regulated engineering environment.

You will shape operational strategy, balance hands-on decision making with long-term planning, and manage seven direct reports while delivering growth and continuous improvement in a world-class facility.