Chief Operating Officer – Group Operations
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Chief Operating Officer – Group Operations
Location: United Kingdom (Sites in England, Scotland and Ireland) | Work Type: Hybrid | Job Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive Salary Plus Car Allow, Bonus + Bens
Job Details
Are you a forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO) who can lead multi-site locations seeking the challenge of working with a scaling, private equity-backed EMS group with an ambition to double in size over the next 3 - 5 years across multiple UK and Ireland sites.
We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) who has a track record in taking full ownership of Group Operations — driving performance, standardisation and integration across a multi-site manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full accountability for operational performance across all sites
- Lead and develop Plant Managers and core functions (production, engineering, quality, HSE)
- Drive on-time delivery, efficiency, quality and EBITDA improvement
- Implement KPI-led performance management and operational discipline
- Establish “gold standard” processes across the Group
- Lead integration of acquisitions and support ongoing growth
Required Experience
- Proven multi-site manufacturing leadership (£50m+ scale)
- Strong EMS / electronics manufacturing background (PCB assembly preferred)
- Track record of improving shop floor performance and operational KPIs
- Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments is a plus
- Hands-on, commercially sharp, and execution-focused
Why This Role?
- Key leadership role in a high-growth, PE-backed business
- Real influence on operational strategy and performance
- Opportunity to build a best-in-class manufacturing platform
- Strong career upside linked to growth and value creation
Additional Information
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