Head of Operations

Are you a Head of Operations looking for your next opportunity? Our client specialises in making high‑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 Operations Permanent 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 purposeProduct 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