Operations Excellence Lead - London - £Competitive

  • Bond Williams
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time

Job Description

We're looking for an Operations Excellence Lead to drive performance, stability, and continuous improvement within a pilot manufacturing environment for our client. This is a hands-on role, combining shopfloor involvement with the development of scalable systems and processes.

Operations Excellence Lead Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and track manufacturing KPIs (yield, throughput, cycle time)
  • Implement SPC and drive process stability
  • Lead Lean initiatives (standard work, flow, waste reduction)
  • Identify bottlenecks and deliver continuous improvement
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions
  • Build visual management and performance systems

Experience required:

  • Experience in operational excellence / continuous improvement
  • Experience in biotech, life sciences, diagnostics, or medical device manufacturing
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and on the ground
  • Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
  • SPC and regulated environment experience

Great opportunity to shape and scale manufacturing in a high-growth, innovative environment.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency