Site Operations Leader – Lean & Industry 4.0 Champion

EA Recruitment Pte. Ltd.; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Job summary

EA Recruitment Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Site Operations Leader in Cramlington to drive production performance and continuous improvement across SMT, THT, and PCB assembly lines.

The role focuses on delivering lean manufacturing outcomes, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets. You will oversee daily production, implement Industry 4.0 initiatives, and mentor supervisors, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in electronics manufacturing with 5+ years in production leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SMT, THT, PCB assembly processes and equipment.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and Zero WIP implementation experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily SMT, THT, and assembly operations to meet targets.
• Manage shop floor performance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain production flow with zero WIP and effective handovers.
• Lead Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping).
• Deliver data-driven improvements and cost reductions.
• Provide technical leadership across SMT, THT, AOI, ICT, and testing.
• Drive Industry 4.0, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Mentor supervisors, line leaders, and operators.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Industry 4.0 technologies

Job description

EA Recruitment Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Site Operations Leader in Cramlington to drive production performance and continuous improvement across SMT, THT, and PCB assembly lines.

The role focuses on delivering lean manufacturing outcomes, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets. You will oversee daily production, implement Industry 4.0 initiatives, and mentor supervisors, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and cost