This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
This is a hands-on operational leadership position focused on improving performance, strengthening accountability, and driving continuous improvement across our global supply network. You will be responsible for improving and owning performance across: On-time delivery; Quality performance (including NCR management); Hub operational alignment; Supplier engagement and accountability. You will oversee regional leaders across UK, China, India and Portugal and ensure consistent standards, reporting, and execution across all hubs. This role reports directly to the CEO.
Job Responsibility:
Standardising operational KPIs and reporting across regions
Improving quote turnaround times without compromising quality
Embedding structured approaches to reducing NCR rates
Driving improvements in on-time delivery performance
Aligning quality, quoting, logistics and customer-facing supply execution
Building operational cadence and accountability across hubs
Leveraging systems, data and automation to improve performance
Leading performance reviews and driving measurable improvements
Requirements:
Operational leader who has owned supply or operations performance
Experienced managing multi-country teams
Experienced working directly with Chinese operational teams (non-negotiable)
Strong in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, RCA, Kaizen, 8D, etc.)
Commercially aware and able to balance quality with speed
Systems-minded - you think in processes, software, automation and data
Comfortable driving accountability and performance conversations
Led operations in a scaling SME or mid-sized manufacturing/logistics business
Managed international teams across Asia and Europe
Reduced defect rates and improved delivery performance
Built reporting structures that influence behaviour and outcomes