Company Overview
COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions that enable a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. We are a global manufacturer with a passion for advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact through a culture built on safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fuelled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency, and world‑class customer service. Be part of the journey.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
TT Electronics, Manchester, is seeking a strategic and results‑driven Head of Operations to lead and optimise all operational activity across the site. This senior leadership role carries full accountability for operational performance, customer delivery, and continuous improvement. You will ensure that all site operations are effectively planned, organised, and controlled to consistently meet and exceed business targets across Production, Aftermarket, Test, Customer Account Management, and Supply Chain.
A critical focus will be the establishment and ongoing optimisation of a robust SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process, aligning demand planning, capacity management, and material availability. You will also champion Lean manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence, improve quality, increase efficiency, and deliver sustainable performance. This is a hands‑on, on‑site role based at our Rochdale facility.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Leadership
o Lead and develop a high‑performing, multifunctional operations team.
o Communicate business goals, operational standards, and performance expectations clearly at all levels.
* SIOP & Strategic Planning
o Design, implement, and continuously improve a structured SIOP process.
o Align customer demand forecasts with operational capacity, supply‑chain capability, and financial planning.
* Performance & Continuous Improvement
o Establish and monitor KPIs across all operational areas, including output, service levels, yield, quality, inventory, safety, compliance, and cost performance.
o Deploy Lean methodologies to improve flow, reduce waste and variability, and optimise productivity.
o Partner with the Quality function to embed a sustainable Continuous Improvement (CI) culture, ensuring measurable operational gains.
* Production & Delivery
o Direct production activities to ensure products are delivered on time, to required quality standards, and within agreed cost parameters.
o Balance service, cost, and inventory to achieve optimal operational performance.
* Financial & Commercial Accountability
o Own and manage operational budgets, driving cost control and profitability.
o Ensure appropriate resourcing and infrastructure are in place to meet strategic and operational objectives.
* Stakeholder Management
o Build strong internal relationships across site functions and the wider business.
o Maintain effective external partnerships with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment and service excellence.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
We’re looking for a strategically minded and decisive operations leader who thrives in complex manufacturing environments and delivers measurable results.
* Senior operational leadership experience within manufacturing (Aerospace & Defence advantageous but not essential).
* Proven track record of establishing and leading an effective SIOP process in a complex setting.
* Hands‑on experience deploying Lean and Continuous Improvement frameworks that drive tangible performance gains.
* Strong cross‑functional integration across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance to ensure reliable delivery and optimised inventory.
* Advanced use of ERP/MRP systems and operational analytics to support capacity planning and informed decision‑making.
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution, delivering performance, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Healthcare cashback plan
* Employee assistance programme
* Short Term Incentive Plan
* Financial wellbeing benefit
* Discounted online and high street shopping & lifestyle vouchers
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounted RAC membership
* Discounted Gym membership
* 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
* Supportive and friendly working environment focusing on wellbeing and sustainability
Security, Health & Safety & Inclusion
Many roles at TT Electronics are subject to security and export control restrictions; nationality limitations may apply. All successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) after offer and must successfully pass a pre‑employment Drug and Alcohol Screening. We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard and place the wellbeing of employees as our top priority.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, welcoming and supporting you from initial application to wherever your career takes you. If you need reasonable adjustments, please email TTRecruitment@ttelectronics.com.
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