Operations & Supply Chain Lead – Performance & Execution

BD; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Winnersh, United Kingdom, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Supply Chain & Operational Performance. You will coordinate daily production activities, drive risk-based decisions, and collaborate with leadership to improve delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a regulated-environment background, ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Excel, Power BI), and Lean Six Sigma awareness. On-site presence is emphasized to ensure rapid problem-solving and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically five years in production or operations management in a regulated environment.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and data-analysis tools (SAP, advanced Excel, Power BI).
• Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles; project management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into operational plans with measurable outcomes.
• Manage daily stand-ups with contract manufacturers to hit monthly targets.
• Maintain action, risk and decision logs; drive actions to closure.
• Coordinate supply-continuity reviews and recovery planning.
• Communicate production plan hurdles and collaborate to overcome them.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement Lead to track improvement portfolios.
• Analyze operational costs and performance trends.
• Develop and maintain standardized dashboards to reduce manual reporting.
• Ensure operational documentation is accurate for audits and records.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Manufacturing

Operational Focus

Operations Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Operations / Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

BD in Winnersh, United Kingdom, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Supply Chain & Operational Performance. You will coordinate daily production activities, drive risk-based decisions, and collaborate with leadership to improve delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a regulated-environment background, ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Excel, Power BI), and Lean Six Sigma awareness. On-site presence is emphasized to ensure rapid problem-solving and cross-functional alignment.