Full job descriptionAn 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.

Head of Operations
Permanent
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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