Senior Manufacturing, Operations & Compliance Manager

Senior Manufacturing, Operations & Compliance Manager
Location: On-site - Telford
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Reports to: Managing Director
Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Compliance & Business Delivery to join a growing organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment.

This is a critical senior leadership role, acting as the Managing Director''s operational deputy, with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day business operations, compliance, and delivery.

The role is designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth as the organisation evolves.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities:

• Act as the Managing Director''s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters
• Provide day-to-day leadership across the business
• Support strategic planning and long-term organisational development
• Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders

Operations & Manufacturing Management:

• Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control
• Ensure delivery of high-quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery

Supply Chain & Procurement:

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics
• Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience
• Develop cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies

Quality & ISO Governance:

• Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Lead internal and external audits
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives

Defence & Regulatory Compliance:

• Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes
• Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations
• Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities
• Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions
• Promote a strong safety and compliance culture

Financial & Commercial Management:

• Manage operational budgets and resource planning
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements
• Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision-making

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across the business

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential:

• Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence-related contracts
• Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership

Desirable:

• Experience in defence, aerospace or high-reliability electronics sectors
• Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks
• Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and accountability
• Strategic thinker with strong operational focus
• Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure
• Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Performance Measures:

• Operational efficiency and delivery performance
• Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance
• Supply chain performance and cost control
• Health, safety and environmental standards
• Successful transition of day-to-day operational leadership

Summary:
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role, combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment.

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