Head of Operations in Northampton, Northamptonshire
Posted by Owen Daniels
Pay not stated
Northampton · Permanent
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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