Operations Leader — Engineering & Manufacturing

ReeVR; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ReeVR, based in Maidenhead, UK, seeks a General Manager to lead a multi-functional engineering and manufacturing operation, aligning production, quality, engineering and supply chain to meet customer commitments. You will work with department managers and senior leadership to set priorities, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across the business.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to balance cost, quality and delivery while developing the

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-functional teams through department managers.
• Strong understanding of production, quality, engineering and supply chain operations.
• Track record of improving operational performance and delivering against business objectives.
• Ability to balance customer requirements, quality, cost and delivery priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Set priorities across departments, ensuring teams work collaboratively and managers are accountable for performance and delivery.
• Business Performance: Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement and ensure operational plans support wider commercial and financial objectives.
• Quality & Compliance: Oversee management systems, audit readiness, certification requirements and operational risk.
• Customer & Programme Delivery: Ensure customer commitments are understood, delivery risks are managed and issues are escalated and resolved effectively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bring technical, operational and commercial teams together to improve decision-making and remove barriers to delivery.
• People Development: Lead and develop department managers, establish clear accountability and strengthen the organisation’s leadership capability.
• Strategy & Growth: Translate business strategy into coordinated operational plans, supporting resource allocation, business continuity and sustainable growth.

Skills

Multi-functional team leadership

Operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Job description

ReeVR, based in Maidenhead, UK, seeks a General Manager to lead a multi-functional engineering and manufacturing operation, aligning production, quality, engineering and supply chain to meet customer commitments. You will work with department managers and senior leadership to set priorities, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across the business.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and the ability to balance cost, quality and delivery while developing the