Operations Director

Operations DirectorFixed Term Contract (12/18 Months)Location: CambridgeshirePackage: Circa £120k to £140k Benefits BonusOverview and ContextFollowing sustained growth, we seek an Operations Director to lead our Cambridge operations and shape the global operational strategy for our next phase of expansion. This role is central to a major transition: we are investing in a new manufacturing site and evolving our broader supply chain. Your primary mission is to deliver business continuity throughout the transition and closure of the current site, while building the operational framework for the future.The RoleReporting on business performance, you will have full accountability for the manufacturing site, production, quality, materials management, and supply chain to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery of equipment and projects. You will drive operational excellence by embedding Lean methodologies, modern manufacturing practices, and robust HandS standards across the site. You will also manage NPI transitions, optimise a complex inter-company supply chain, and lead subcontracting strategies. Given the ongoing contractual work, it is imperative that the site upholds its obligations without interruption.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect the strategic planning and comprehensive readiness for the operational migration, ensuring that production output remains consistently unaffected throughout the transition.Direct all manufacturing, materials, and logistics functions to meet production goals ..... full job details .....