Site Director
Sunbury-Upon-Thames (Permanent Position)
Proactive Global is hiring for a well experienced Site Director for a leading Manufacturing organization based in Sunbury-Upon-Thames. The Operations Manager & Site Lead is responsible for leading all day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring that production, quality, logistics, and facilities run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with strategic objectives.
This role also plays a key part in integrating new product lines, establishing the supporting operational processes, and optimising the physical site layout to enable efficient flow, scalability, and future growth.
Salary - £80-£100k per annum
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all daily operations across production, warehousing, logistics, and site services to ensure smooth and efficient output.
Translate production and sales planning into operational schedules.
Lead the operational integration of new product linesinto the site, ensuring smooth transition from engineering/R&D into production.
Develop, implement, and embed new processes, SOPs, and work instructions required to support product introductions.
Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, QA/RA, and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturing readiness, capability, and regulatory compliance.
Drive validation of new processes (e.g., pilot runs, capability checks, ramp‑up plans).
Evaluate, redesign, and optimise the site's physical layoutto improve efficiency, material flow, and capacity.
Implement lean principles to minimise waste, streamline workflows, and support future operational scale.
Partner with Facilities, Production, and Engineering to ensure layout changes support safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Act as the senior on‑site leader, responsible for workforce planning, team development, and employee engagement.
Lead, mentor, and support team leads and supervisors to maintain high performance and accountability.
Manage employee relations in partnership with HR and foster a positive, inclusive working culture.
Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, QMS (e.g., ISO 13485), and medical device regulatory standards.
Partner with QA/RA to manage non‑conformances, CAPA activity, and audit readiness.
Promote a culture of right‑first‑time quality and continuous improvement.
Ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and effective stock controls to support production demands.
Work with purchasing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve material, build, or supply issues promptly.
Ensure Health & Safety compliance for the site, Oversee site maintenance, calibration and contractor management.
Lead site risk assessments, emergency procedures, and business continuity planning.
Support engineering changes, new product introductions, and commercial needs across the organisation.
Skills & Experience Required
Experience in the life sciences industry or working with life‑science‑related products is strongly preferred.
Experience with ISO 13485 or other highly regulated QMS environments.
Proven experience managing operations within a manufacturing or technical environment.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams.
Experience implementing new processes, ideally for new product introductions (NPI).
Ability to understand technical documentation (drawings, parts lists, build instructions).
Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Experience in regulated environments, preferably medical devices or similarInterested candidates can directly apply to this Advert or share their CV at. For further details, connect with Guarvi at (phone number removed).
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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