Operations Leader - Precision Manufacturing & Lean Excellence

Ultra Na; Tring; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Tring is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and develop operational functions across manufacturing and supply chain. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics are achieved in a precision engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of Lean principles. This role offers a full-time position in a collaborative work environment, committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in operations management within precision engineering.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• High level of Health & Safety awareness with experience implementing safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational functions across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Drive Lean and 6S principles to improve efficiency.
• Manage production in a multi-disciplined manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND/Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Tring is seeking a Head of Operations to lead and develop operational functions across manufacturing and supply chain. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics are achieved in a precision engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of Lean principles. This role offers a full-time position in a collaborative work environment, committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.