Site Operations Leader

Cramlington | Dayshift | Permanent
£75,000 Negotiable + 10% Annual Bonus

An established and growing electronics manufacturing business in Cramlington is seeking an experienced Site Operations Leader to oversee and develop its manufacturing operations. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with a strong background in electronics manufacturing who can drive operational excellence, improve performance, and support continued growth across a modern production environment.

Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading all site operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximise productivity.
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs including OEE, on-time delivery, yield, quality, and labour utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, quality, and health & safety requirements.
• Lead, develop, and mentor cross-functional teams, creating a high-performance culture across the site.
• Support capacity planning, investment projects, process optimisation, and future growth strategies.
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes and product excellence.
• Manage operational budgets and contribute to strategic business planning.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly, SMT, THT, electronic assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrable experience leading production, operations, manufacturing, or site-wide functions.
• Track record of implementing lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing large teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, or a related discipline is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• 10% Annual Performance Bonus
• Permanent dayshift position
• Senior leadership role with significant influence over site performance and future growth
• Opportunity to join a successful and expanding electronics manufacturing operation
• Comprehensive benefits package

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations Director, or Site Leader with a proven background in electronics manufacturing who is looking to take ownership of a key manufacturing facility and drive operational excellence.