Operations Manager

AMETEK, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK SCP is establishing an operational presence in the United Kingdom and seeks an experienced, hands-on Operations Manager to transition and grow the business. This leadership role is foundational and will shape how AMETEK SCP's UK operations are built, scaled, and integrated with the broader organization.

The UK Operations Manager will coordinate local UK-based subcontractors to ensure compliant, efficient execution of activities.

Qualifications

• Must integrate supply chain, engineering and operations to assemble complex products with stringent quality requirements.
• Extensive ERP knowledge for end-to-end manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and with remote teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication with distributed stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of operational leadership in the UK, owning day-to-day operations.
• Establish and embed core UK processes, controls, and best practices.
• Support UK activities across administration, suppliers, compliance, and workflows.
• Collaborate with US teams to ensure alignment and quality standards.
• Manage relationships with UK subcontractors, suppliers, agents, and service providers.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities across operations.
• Track key metrics and report to senior stakeholders.
• Support initial UK setup and future team expansion.
• Shape how the UK operation scales over time.

Skills

Supply chain integration

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems knowledge

Autonomous working style

Organizational and decision-making

Stakeholder communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

AMETEK SCP is establishing an operational presence in the United Kingdom and needs an experienced, hands‑on Operations Manager to transition and grow the business. This leadership role is foundational and will play a critical part in building, shaping, and scaling AMETEK SCP’s UK operations.

The UK Operations Manager will coordinate and manage experienced, local UK‑based subcontractors to ensure effective, compliant, and efficient execution of operational activities. The UK Operations Manager will operate as an extension of the broader US‑based team and receive collaborative support from Quality, Engineering and Operations personnel to transfer proven processes and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of operational leadership in the UK, owning day‑to‑day operations
• Establish and embed core UK operational processes, controls, and best practices
• Support UK business activities across administration, suppliers, compliance, and workflows
• Work collaboratively with US‑based Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure technical alignment, consistent execution, and adherence to quality standards
• Manage and coordinate relationships with UK‑based subcontractors, suppliers, agents, and service providers
• Identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Track key operational metrics and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
• Support initial UK setup activities and contribute to future team and capability expansion
• Play an active role in shaping how the UK operation scales over time

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to integrate supply chain, engineering and operations to assemble complex products with stringent quality requirements.
• Extensive transactional ERP knowledge required for end‑to‑end manufacturing of engineered products
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with remote teams
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed, cross‑functional stakeholders
• Detail‑driven with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach

Preferred

• Experience supporting the setup or early growth of a regional operation
• Exposure to BAE UK supplier compliance considerations
• Process improvement or operational transformation experience
• Potential for future leadership growth

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.