Job Description

Role Purpose

Lead end?to?end operations across all manufacturing, supply chain, quality, HSE, logistics, and customer fulfilment to deliver reliable, compliant, and cost?effective production of luminaires and control systems. Drive operational excellence, quality, resource and sustainability aligned to UK market standards and the company's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1) Operational Leadership & Strategy

Own the Operations strategy aligned to business requirements: capacity, capability, automation, footprint, resources and resilience. Build a high?performing management team; define roles, succession planning, and skills development for managers, supervisors and key specialists. Help implement a culture of process improvement with your management team
2) Production & Manufacturing

Work closely with the Production Manager to plan and steer daily and weekly production activities, ensuring OTIF performance and cost targets are consistently achieved. Introduce automation and/or automation updates. Ensure equipment reliability through TPM (Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Condition Monitoring). Build configuration?to?order capability (short?lead customisations) without compromising schedule.
3) Supply Chain & Procurement

Own S&OP and MPS; ensure robust demand/supply reconciliation and capacity planning. Optimise inventory of raw materials using analysis and safety stock policies. Develop supplier performance management (KPI's, cost, sustainability), dual?sourcing for key components, and long?term agreements. Lead risk mitigation for global electronics supply including lead times & obsolescence.
4) Quality & Compliance

Ensure Quality Targets are achieved Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001 QMS
5) Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Maintain ISO 14001 EMS; drive waste minimisation, energy reduction, and circularity (e.g., design for disassembly, TM65/TM66 where relevant). Maintain ISO 45001 OHS: Ensure safe systems of work, risk assessments, and training.
6) Warehousing & Logistics

Manage all aspects of warehouse operations, including goods receipt, storage, and inventory control. Oversee order picking and packing to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Plan and coordinate logistics for timely movement of materials and finished goods. Supervise despatch activities to guarantee on-time and accurate deliveries to customers. Monitor carrier performance for cost-effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
7) Digital & Data

Maximise ERP/MRP utilisation (boms/routings accuracy, backflushing, WIP, & data visibility). Introduce new technologies and develop systems to improve efficiencies.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

A strong commercial acumen. ERP/MRP systems. Strong ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers. Proven experience in sourcing and purchasing components for manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success in improving supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Supplier performance and supply chain management, domestic & international
Core Competencies

Strategic thinking with hands?on execution. Data?driven decision?making and financial acumen. People leadership: coaching, performance management, and cultural development. Continuous improvement mindset and resilience. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

Supply chain management: 3 years (required) purchasing: 3 years (required) pricing negotiation: 3 years (required) ERP/MRP systems: 3 years (required) Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person