Are you a Head of Operations looking for your next opportunity? Our client specialises in makinghigh-quality, made-to-order electrical accessories and offers a custom design service for interior designers who need specific colours, finishes, or unique switch and socket layouts.

Head of OperationsPermanent
Dependent on Experience
a flexitime working week with core hours of 9.30 am - 16.30 pm, 37 Hours
Woking

Head of Operations
Role responsibilities

• Lead operational teams — Inspire and develop managers to deliver high performance across all operational functions.
• Drive operational excellence — Set annual goals, oversee improvement projects, and embed a culture of accountability.
• Champion Health & Safety — Act as board-level owner for H&S, ensuring a safe, compliant, continuously improving workplace.
• Optimise production planning — Ensure accurate planning, strong delivery performance, and effective stock management.
• Ensure product quality — Oversee quality standards, compliance, audits, and major customer or regulatory escalations.
• Lead manufacturing performance — Deliver safe, efficient, high-quality output across all production areas.
• Strengthen warehouse operations — Improve stock accuracy, flow efficiency, and warehouse layout effectiveness.
• Oversee purchasing strategy — Drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and material availability.
• Advance engineering capability — Support process innovation, engineering governance, and technical problem-solving.
• Own IT infrastructure — Lead internal IT strategy, resilience, and critical system reliability.
• Manage facilities — Ensure all sites remain safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose

Product Engineer
Skills Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead end-to-end operations.
• Ensure reliable customer delivery.
• Build aligned, engaged teams.
• Strengthen operational performance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Protect quality & reputation.