Head of Operations: Precision Manufacturing & Lean

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

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.