Operations Director - Microscopy Consumables
Operations Director - Microscopy Consumables
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We are looking for an Operations Director to join a highly successful Oxford-based Bioanalytical Instrumentation Scale-up in their consumables department. This role is leading the scale up of the consumable’s operations (optical slides, calibrants / reagents) side of the business with a focus on Supply Chain (including CMO’s), Production and Quality Control.
The Operations Director will lead the end-to-end operational strategy and execution for the consumables business line, covering supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. This strategic leadership role is critical to ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products at optimal cost while building scalable and resilient operations to support business growth.
Operations Director – Consumables
Salary: £DoE + Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Predominantly based on-site in Oxford (flexible working arrangement)
Key Objectives
* Partner with senior leadership to define performance goals and long-term operational plans
* Optimize operational efficiency and productivity through data-driven process improvements
* Set and implement strategic goals that enhance scalability, quality, and cost-effectiveness
* Contribute to financial and budgetary planning and management
* Evaluate and improve existing operational processes to support continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and execute the operational strategy for the consumables business in alignment with broader company objectives
* Lead cross-functional initiatives to scale operations and support new product introductions
* Represent operations at senior leadership level, contributing to strategic planning and business forecasting
Operational Excellence
* Oversee performance across consumables manufacturing and supply chain (internal and/or external), meeting KPIs including OTIF, yield, scrap rate, and COGS
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
* Optimize planning and scheduling to effectively match supply with demand
Quality & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and quality standards, including ISO and GMP
* Work closely with QA/RA to maintain robust quality systems and support audits, CAPAs, and ongoing compliance
* Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team across production, supply chain, and operations support functions
* Manage relationships with key consumables suppliers and contract manufacturing partners, ensuring performance, quality, and scalability
* Own and manage the consumables COGS budget
* Identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or service
* Contribute to capital investment planning and capacity expansion business cases
Please apply with an up to date CV.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Production, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance
* Industries
Nanotechnology Research, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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