Head of Operations: Precision Manufacturing Leader

Owen Daniels; Northampton; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus up to 10%

Matched pension up to 10%

Income protection

Death in service

35 days annual leave including bank/p​

Team events

Growth plans

Résumé du poste

Owen Daniels in Northampton seeks a Head of Operations Manager to lead and optimise a world-class precision manufacturing environment. You will drive strategy, balance hands-on leadership with long-term planning, and oversee multiple departments to ensure quality, delivery and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong operational leadership, experience in highly regulated settings, and a track record of managing sizeable teams.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Leadership

P&L

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Description du poste

Owen Daniels in Northampton seeks a Head of Operations Manager to lead and optimise a world-class precision manufacturing environment. You will drive strategy, balance hands-on leadership with long-term planning, and oversee multiple departments to ensure quality, delivery and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong operational leadership, experience in highly regulated settings, and a track record of managing sizeable teams.