Site Operations Leader

Site Operations Leader Location: Cramlington Salary: GBP70,000 per year, plus 15% bonus Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Fridays, 8am - 1pm. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Site Operations Leader to join their ever-expanding team. Responsibilities of the Site Operations Leader: · Coordinate daily SMT, THT, and assembly operations to meet production, quality, and delivery targets. · Manage shop floor performance, resolving bottlenecks and minimizing downtime. · Maintain production flow, zero WIP, and effective shift handovers. · Ensure compliance with safety standards, procedures, and company policies. · Lead Lean initiatives using 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping. · Eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. · Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis. · Promote a culture of quality and compliance with IPC and internal standards. · Partner with QA and Engineering to resolve product and process issues. · Provide technical leadership across SMT, THT, soldering, AOI, ICT, and functional testing. · Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization to improve yield and reduce downtime. · Drive equipment upgrades, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. · Mentor technical teams and coordinate with equipment suppliers on commissioning and improvements. · Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, line leaders, and operators. · Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. · Implement Industry 4.0 technologies to improve connectivity, efficiency, and traceability. · Leverage real-time data, predictive maintenance, and advanced analytics. · Collaborate across functions to embed digital manufacturing practices. · Manage production budgets, control costs, and support capital investment decisions. · Track KPIs and provide data-driven reporting to support operational improvements. · Build a high-performing production team and execute long-term operational strategies with the COO. · Promote our clients core values and Code of Ethics. Requirements of the Site Operations Leader: · Bachelors degree in Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field. · 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a production leadership role. · Strong knowledge of SMT, THT, and PCB assembly processes and equipment. · Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Zero WIP practices. · Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. · Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing KPIs. · Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex industrial projects. · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. · Six Sigma certification or Lean Manufacturing certification. · Experience in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronics manufacturing environment. · Familiarity with Industry 4.0, automation, and digital manufacturing technologies. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Site Operations Leader role, then please apply now!