Job Overview
Head of Operations (UK & Ireland) – Full Time, Lisburn. Reporting to General Manager, ASSA ABLOY Limited. A senior leadership opportunity created as part of a recent restructuring to drive end-to-end operational excellence across manufacturing, supply chain, and installation.
Key Accountabilities
* Define and execute the operations strategy to improve productivity, throughput, and service.
* Lead manufacturing, planning, procurement, logistics, and installation activities.
* Drive OTIF performance, capacity planning, and production efficiency.
* Embed lean and continuous improvement (OEE, SMED, waste reduction).
* Ensure excellence in quality, compliance, and safety standards.
* Optimise supply chain performance and cost management.
* Lead, develop, and engage high‑performing teams.
Candidate Profile
* Senior operations leader with experience in manufacturing or engineered products.
* Proven track record delivering operational transformation and performance improvement.
* Strong knowledge of production planning, lean methodologies, and supply chain management.
* Commercially aware, hands‑on, and results‑driven.
* Effective leader with strong influencing and people development capability.
Qualifications
* Degree/HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline (preferred).
* Lean / CI experience advantageous.
Why Join Us
Be part of a global market leader in access solutions.
Opportunity to lead strategic operational transformation.
Competitive executive package.
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