Head Of Operations

  • Tait Francis Ltd
  • Ulverston, Cumbria
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Head of Operations
65,000 - 75,000 + Up to 10% Bonus + Progression + Flexi Hours + Relocation Package
Ulverston, Cumbria

Are you looking to head up a specialist business unit for a market leading manufacturer as a Head of Operations, with a clear scope to progress to Operations Director, autonomy to make your mark and a competitive package?

As the go-to Head of Operations, you'll play a central role in shaping day-to-day operations, leading a motivated team, and delivering the quality and efficiency standards that have made this business a trusted name in their respected sectors.

This engineering manufacturer supply specialist equipment across the renewable and power sectors. Coupled with excellent retention and a full order book, they promote progression and development, investing in their people long term.

This role is ideal for a Senior Operations professional with experience in Lean Manufacturing / CI, who is looking for a Head of Operations role, with further progression and a variety of technical exciting and challenging work.

DUTIES:
Take ownership of day-to-day operations
Manage 2 Direct senior reports, with a total team of about 100
Increase efficiencies and reduce waste, through Lean Manufacturing and CI
Implement and monitor operational plans, KPIs, and performance benchmarks
Ensure H&S, quality, and compliance standards are maintained
Work in partnership with the CEO

PERSON:
Background in operations management within a manufacturing or engineering
Strong Lean Manufacturing and CI experience
Good communicator, able to engage at senior and board level
Can balance day-to-day delivery with longer-term strategic thinking
IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

Operations, Manager, Production, Site, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Lean, Continuous Improvement, CI, Manufacturing, Engineering, H&S, NEBOSH, HV, Utilities, Power, Cumbria, Ulverston, Barrow, Lancaster, Kendal, Greenodd, Relocation