Vice President of Operations - Multi‑Site Manufacturing
Location: UK * Sector: Tier 1 Automotive / High‑Volume Manufacturing
A global automotive manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead multiple UK sites through performance improvement, integration, and growth. This is a key strategic role overseeing end‑to‑end operations, driving excellence, and ensuring world‑class delivery to major OEM customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational performance across multiple UK manufacturing facilities.
- Full P&L ownership, driving productivity, cost control, quality, safety, and delivery.
- Oversee S&OP/IBP, capacity planning, and inventory optimisation.
- Standardise processes, strengthen compliance, and embed continuous improvement.
- Lead NPI, launch readiness, and supply chain performance.
- Integrate newly acquired sites and drive cultural alignment.
- Partner with commercial and engineering teams to support customer programmes.
- Drive transformation, digitalisation, and operational optimisation across the network.
Candidate Profile
- Senior operations leader from Tier 1 automotive or high‑volume manufacturing.
- Strong experience managing multi‑site or multi‑country operations.
- Proven track record in transformation, performance turnaround, and culture building.
- Strategic, hands‑on leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Opportunity
Join a business undergoing significant growth and integration, with the remit to elevate operational performance, support expansion, and shape the future of a world‑class manufacturing organisation.
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