Operations Director - Microscopy Consumables

CT19; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bioanalytical sector seeks an Operations Director to drive the operational strategy of their consumables department. The role focuses on supply chain management, quality control, and continuous improvement in order to support business growth and ensure delivery of high-quality products. A strong leader with experience in compliance and operational excellence is required for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational leadership roles, preferably in bioanalytical or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of compliance with regulatory standards (ISO and GMP).
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational strategy for the consumables business.
• Oversee performance across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operational strategy

Process improvement

Supply chain management

Quality control

Leadership

Job description

Operations Director - Microscopy Consumables

Operations Director - Microscopy Consumables

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We are looking for an Operations Director to join a highly successful Oxford-based Bioanalytical Instrumentation Scale-up in their consumables department. This role is leading the scale up of the consumable’s operations (optical slides, calibrants / reagents) side of the business with a focus on Supply Chain (including CMO’s), Production and Quality Control.

The Operations Director will lead the end-to-end operational strategy and execution for the consumables business line, covering supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. This strategic leadership role is critical to ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products at optimal cost while building scalable and resilient operations to support business growth.

Operations Director – Consumables

Salary: £DoE + Excellent Benefits Package

Location: Predominantly based on-site in Oxford (flexible working arrangement)

Key Objectives

• Partner with senior leadership to define performance goals and long-term operational plans
• Optimize operational efficiency and productivity through data-driven process improvements
• Set and implement strategic goals that enhance scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Contribute to financial and budgetary planning and management
• Evaluate and improve existing operational processes to support continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the operational strategy for the consumables business in alignment with broader company objectives
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to scale operations and support new product introductions
• Represent operations at senior leadership level, contributing to strategic planning and business forecasting

Operational Excellence

• Oversee performance across consumables manufacturing and supply chain (internal and/or external), meeting KPIs including OTIF, yield, scrap rate, and COGS
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Optimize planning and scheduling to effectively match supply with demand

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards, including ISO and GMP
• Work closely with QA/RA to maintain robust quality systems and support audits, CAPAs, and ongoing compliance
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team across production, supply chain, and operations support functions
• Manage relationships with key consumables suppliers and contract manufacturing partners, ensuring performance, quality, and scalability
• Own and manage the consumables COGS budget
• Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or service
• Contribute to capital investment planning and capacity expansion business cases

Please apply with an up to date CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Nanotechnology Research, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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