Job Description

Regional Manager - UK
Location: United Kingdom
Compensation: 130-155K GBP OTE + Equity
Start Date: Immediate
About us
Scientific Safety Alliance, or SSA, exists to Accelerate Science. Delightfully. SSA is growing at an exceptional rate and is rapidly rising Inc Magazines 2024 and 2025 list of fastest growing privately held companies. How fast? In a little over 2.5 years, we have acquired 18 companies and our growth is only accelerating.
Who do we serve? We serve the life sciences world, including pharmaceutical, biotech, hospital, and research facilities that rely on us to keep their controlled environments compliant and ready for discovery. Our mission is simple: remove the friction so our customers can focus on innovation.
What makes SSA special? SSA is a 100% founder and employee-owned company. Every team member has a stake in the outcome, and everyone's performance directly impacts the value of their ownership. We have grown from a handful of regional teams into one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States through a network of specialized local service companies. Our people are highly motivated problem solvers who take pride in precision, responsiveness, and integrity. We do more than maintain equipment; we help enable the discoveries that shape modern medicine and science. Our goal every day is to build the best company in the world, one founded on sweat equity, collaboration, and shared success.
Position
The UK Region Manager/Country Manager will be working directly with the COO, President and other Operations Leaders and be expected to execute lean strategies while ensuring that business processes are continuously improved to maximize efficiency, facilitate cross-site & cross-functional collaboration, coach local teams, serve as a central resource for knowledge and best practice sharing, and drive a culture of operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will be a high octane, driven and growth-minded leader that will champion SSA's fastest growing region. This leader will drive operational excellence, solve challenging and complex business problems, and be a part of building a world-class company.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Lead the development and deployment of lean strategies across the region, aligning them with the company's business objectives.
• Execute strategic deployments associated with implementation of lean systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with COO Operations to implement operational strategy to meet current and future business needs.
• Provide strategic leadership and tactical support to East region.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement across East region and related functions.
• Ensure alignment of lean principles with organizational goals, driving operational excellence
• Oversee field operations for multiple companies, ensuring a dynamic and world-class workforce.
• Participate, plan, facilitate and lead directly and indirectly in kaizen events.
• Monitor and improve operational efficiencies, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Prioritize a world-class customer-centric approach.

Drive Performance Metrics

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to reflect the identified priorities and drive focus on continuous improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and report on the impact of initiatives to senior leadership.
• Drive accountability for the achievement of goals and targets across the East region, and related functions.

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred, but not required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities, capable of changing driving.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Lean tools and techniques, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving problems.
• Change agent can influence organizational culture and drive transformation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• High level of adaptability and resilience in managing complex, challenging initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in complex and emerging business and project areas, leveraging interpersonal skills and technical skills to optimize results.

Benefits

• Equity ownership in SSA
• 401(k) Match
• 100% Dental & Vision insurance
• Health insurance (100% for employee and family)
• Life insurance
• Uncapped Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation Assistance if needed
• Other perks offered as needed

Skills Required