EMEIA Operations Manager

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader with a talent for driving operational excellence?

We’re seeking a dynamic EMEIA Operations Manager to join our team and play a central role in shaping and delivering high-performing, integrated operations across the region. Reporting directly to the EMEIA General Manager, you will lead and coordinate key operational functions-procurement, quality assurance, warehouse & logistics, facilities management, health & safety, IT, and legal compliance – ensuring they work seamlessly to support the business.

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

• 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

• Manage inventory control and distribution operations
• Optimize logistic processes to improve accuracy, speed and cost-efficiency

• Oversee maintenance and compliance on all sites
• Focus on long term planning of the EMEIA facility landscape

• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations
• Lead the development and implementation of proactive safety initiatives

• Collaborate with the Global IT team and ensure operational security and efficiency across the EMEIA network
• Support digital transformation and system integration initiatives

• Liaise with internal advisors to ensure regulatory compliance that supports business needs
• Support contract management, data protection and risk governance

Qualifications:

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

Preferred

• Experience working for a Manufacturer
• Use of Microsoft D365 for Operations
• Experience of working within an international business
• MBA
• Six Sigma

Benefits:

• 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

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd Is a Limited Company.

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