Director of Operations
3 days ago
Stevenage
The successful candidate will play a critical role in transforming the operations function to support growth and increased automation within the business. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute operational strategies to scale from a low-volume production enterprise to a high-volume, automated manufacturing space business, • Manage key operational functions including Facilities, IT/IM, Cyber, Purchasing, Health & Safety, and Security, • Ensure operational alignment with corporate guidelines and initiatives, • Lead the development of advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the production of space flight products, • Strategically manage data to enable fast, accurate business decisions, • Oversee lab and cleanroom management, ensuring facilities are suitable for needs and maintaining quality control measures, • Manage stores, shipping, and receiving operations, ensuring effective stock management and quality checks, • Lead purchasing and procurement activities, ensuring cost optimisation and timely delivery of materials, • Manage IT infrastructure, ensuring data security and compliance with corporate requirements, • Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and strategies, • Oversee facility maintenance and operations across multiple UK locations, • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and manage emergency response procedures, • Manage the operations budget, tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities, • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, • Extensive experience in managing multi-site facilities operations, IT, and production infrastructure, • Experience in scaling production in high-tech commercial environments, • Strong understanding of building systems, maintenance practices, and safety regulations, • Proficiency in IT network management, hardware troubleshooting, and security protocols, • Excellent budget management and financial planning skills, • Leadership and motivation skills to manage and develop a team, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, • Willingness to travel regularly to various office locations and third-party sites If you are an experienced operations leader seeking a new challenge in the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's ambitious and growing team.