Operations Manager

Your role

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Significant senior management experience within a complex manufacturing environment.


• Proven experience developing and executing operational strategies across multiple manufacturing functions to support business performance and growth.


• Proven experience leading operational change, organisational transformation, cultural development and significant business performance improvement initiatives.


• Proven experience managing and developing managers across multiple operational disciplines.


• Proven track record of creating high-performing, engaged operational teams.


• Demonstrated success in improving safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance.


• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and performance improvement methodologies.


• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong commercial and financial awareness with experience managing operational budgets and delivering cost improvements.


• Demonstrated ability to influence, engage and support others through complexity and change.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability


• Lifelong learning and career growth




• Comprehensive compensation and benefits


• Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Eastbourne, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

The role requires occasional national and international travel to support cross-site collaboration, leadership activities and business improvement initiatives.

The Operations Manager is a key member of the site leadership team, reporting directly to the General Manager and holding overall responsibility for operational performance across Production, Test, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning and Continuous Improvement. 

Leading a team of five functional managers, the role is accountable for the delivery of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People objectives across an operation of approximately 160 employees and annual manufacturing output of $35M+.

The role plays a key part in shaping site strategy and ensuring the organisation has the capability, leadership and operational effectiveness required to support current and future business needs.

Working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Commercial and other stakeholders, the Operations Manager represents the Eastbourne operation within divisional and global forums, supporting strategic initiatives, sharing best practice and contributing to operational excellence across the wider organisation.

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Harriet Slater