At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-quality manufacturing and drive continuous improvement in operations.
- Company: Blakley Electrics, a respected UK manufacturer with over 65 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to shape operational excellence.
- Other info: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery performance and operational resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment and support growth in a leading company.
- Qualifications: Significant operational leadership experience in technical manufacturing and commitment to safety.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Job Context Blakley Electrics is a respected UK manufacturer of high-performance power distribution, protection, transformer and site lighting products, with more than 65 years’ experience in specialist electrical assembly and sheet metal fabrication.
As part of the senior leadership team, the Operations Director will lead the end-to-end operational capability required to support safe, compliant, high-quality manufacturing and reliable customer delivery across both Harlow and Crayford sites.
The role is based in Harlow.
This role will provide strategic and hands‑on leadership across manufacturing, procurement and supply chain, production planning, logistics, automation, facilities and maintenance.
The postholder will be expected to build operational discipline, strengthen cross‑functional ways of working and ensure that Blakley’s products, processes and people continue to meet the expectations of customers in demanding industrial, construction, infrastructure, events and specialist power applications.
The successful candidate will bring significant operational leadership experience within a technical manufacturing environment, a strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service, and the capability to develop teams through change.
Success will require close partnership with Engineering, Quality, Sales and Finance to improve delivery performance, increase operational resilience and support Blakley Electrics’ next phase of growth.
Key Accountabilities Manufacturing Lead safe, efficient and high‑quality manufacturing and electrical assembly operations for Blakley’s power distribution, protection, transformer and site lighting product ranges.
Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, build quality, lead times, service levels and overall operational performance.
Ensure manufacturing teams are trained, competent and appropriately resourced to deliver compliant, right‑first‑time output.
Optimise direct labour, equipment utilisation and production flow in line with customer demand, operational priorities and business objectives.
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