EMEIA Operations Manager
- St Leonards, East Sussex
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership. You will be instrumental in driving alignment and performance across departments, fostering a culture of accountability, and ensuring our operational infrastructure supports growth and compliance. We're looking for a forward-thinking individual who is both strategic and detail-oriented—someone who can analyse data, identify trends, and implement practical solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and compliance across the organisation.Please note this is an on-site role based at our office in St Leonards, East Sussex.Key Job Elements:
- Strategic oversight working alongside regional department managers as well as the global leadership team of each function.
- Drive efficiency and continuous improvement for the areas of responsibility as well as integration with the rest of the EMEIA organisation.
- Be an advocate for change management and support new cross functional initiatives.
- Quality
- Champion quality standards across all operational areas.
- Monitor quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead our European audit programme to ensure ISO compliance.
- Procurement
- Execute procurement strategy and supplier management in line with agreed strategic planning to ensure cost effective sourcing and timely delivery.
- Oversee contract negotiations, vendor performance and risk mitigation.
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Manage inventory control and distribution operations.
- Optimize logistic processes to improve accuracy, speed and cost-efficiency.
- Facilities
- Oversee maintenance and compliance on all sites.
- Focus on long term planning of the EMEIA facility landscape.
- Information Technology
- Collaborate with the Global IT team and ensure operational security and efficiency across the EMEIA network.
- Support digital transformation and system integration initiatives.
- Legal & Compliance
- Liaise with internal advisors to ensure regulatory compliance that supports business needs.
- Support contract management, data protection and risk governance.
- Develop and implement training programs for department leaders.
- Manage budgets for each individual cost centre.
- Provide reports and analysis of monthly performance KPI’s.
- Other duties as assigned, e.g ad-hoc reporting.
Required
- Proven experience in a senior operations role with multi functional oversight.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities.
- Previous experience in Quality assurance and in depth knowledge of ISO 9001.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain tools and compliance frameworks.
- Ambition to continue professional development in line with business growth and demands
- Experience working for a Manufacturer
- Use of Microsoft D365 for Operations.
- Experience of working within an international business.
- MBA
- Six Sigma
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension up to 5%
- Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
- Income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
We are sorry but this recruiter does not accept applications from abroad.