Head of Operations - Permanent

An established and highly respected engineering business is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and optimise operations within a world-class precision manufacturing environment.

The company specialises in the design, development, simulation and manufacture of high-performance powertrain systems, electronics and advanced engineering solutions for motorsport, automotive and marine applications. With an international reputation for technical excellence, they support elite level racing programmes and cutting edge engineering projects.

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to play a key part in shaping operational strategy within a growing, financially stable organisation known for its collaborative and supportive culture.

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Very Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus Northampton

The Role

You will lead all operational activities across the manufacturing and engineering facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across multiple departments. The role requires a strategic operational leader who can balance hands on decision making with long term planning in a highly regulated precision engineering environment.

Head of Operations Key responsibilities

• Leading and developing cross functional operational teams
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Overseeing planning, purchasing, manufacturing and operational integration
• Managing operational KPIs, budgets and P&L responsibilities
• Supporting new product introduction and engineering change implementation
• Ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100 and H&S requirements
• Driving quality, efficiency and process optimisation across the facility
• Supporting long term operational growth and capability development
• The successful candidate will manage seven direct reports across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities and operational support functions.

Head of Operations Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing
• Experience in Motorsport, Formula One, Aerospace, High Performance Automotive or Advanced Precision Manufacturing
• Experience within highly regulated engineering environments
• Strong commercial awareness with P&L responsibility
• Proven leadership experience managing sizeable operational teams
• Strong understanding of planning, purchasing and manufacturing integration
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or operational excellence frameworks
• Experience managing new product introduction and engineering changes into production
• A collaborative, resilient and adaptable leadership style

Head of Operations Company Benefits

• Bonus scheme typically up to 10%
• Up to 10% matched pension
• Private medical scheme
• Income protection
• Death in service
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company-wide team events
• Stable, growing business with long term investment and growth plans
• This is a fully site based role.

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