Site Operations Leader Location: Cramlington Salary: GBP65,000 to 75,000 per year, plus 10% bonus Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Fridays, 8am - 1pm. Job type: Full-time, permanent EA 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
Site Operations Lead in Cramlington employer: EA Recruitment
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