Head of Operations Permanent Dependent on Experience
Flexitime working week with core hours of 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, 37 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Lead operational teams – inspire and develop managers to deliver high performance across all operational functions.
* Drive operational excellence – set annual goals, oversee improvement projects, and embed a culture of accountability.
* Champion Health & Safety – act as board‑level owner for H&S, ensuring a safe, compliant, continuously improving workplace.
* Optimise production planning – ensure accurate planning, strong delivery performance, and effective stock management.
* Ensure product quality – oversee quality standards, compliance, audits, and major customer or regulatory escalations.
* Lead manufacturing performance – deliver safe, efficient, high‑quality output across all production areas.
* Strengthen warehouse operations – improve stock accuracy, flow efficiency, and warehouse layout effectiveness.
* Oversee purchasing strategy – drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and material availability.
* Advance engineering capability – support process innovation, engineering governance, and technical problem‑solving.
* Own IT infrastructure – lead internal IT strategy, resilience, and critical system reliability.
* Manage facilities – ensure all sites remain safe, well‑maintained, and fit for purpose.
Qualifications
* Experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Lead end‑to‑end operations.
* Ensure reliable customer delivery.
* Build aligned, engaged teams.
* Strengthen operational performance.
* Drive cross‑functional collaboration.
* Protect quality & reputation.
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