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Operational Excellence Manager

International Permanent £60,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
This role will sit at the heart of their operations, helping them go from scrappy start up to streamlined scale-up. If you're the kind of person who sees chaos as opportunity, thrives on turning messy processes into clean systems, and loves using data to drive change, this is your moment.
  • Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up on a mission to fight e-waste
  • Work with a mission-led, values-driven team that values grit and innovation

About Our Client

I'm working on a retainer with a fast-growing, mission-led technology scale-up on a bold mission: to transform the circular tech economy and bridge the digital divide in the UK. Following a successful Series A raise, they're now on an ambitious journey to 10x their impact in 3 years and need an Operational Excellence Manager to help build the operational engine that will make that growth possible.

Job Description

  • Use data to drive smarter decisions - build dashboards, spot inefficiencies, and improve processes
  • Boost operational performance - track KPIs, optimise workflows, and lead change across teams and systems
  • Own quality & compliance - manage QC/QA, prep for certifications, and embed a culture of excellence
  • Train and lead teams - deliver training, guide change, and build operational capability
  • Collaborate across functions - work closely with logistics, data, and customer service, reporting into the Head of Ops with high visibility

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years in production/operations/quality roles in ITAD, manufacturing, electronics, or related industries
  • Strong command of data tools and methods - Excel (including pivot tables), dashboards, relational data
  • Experience implementing and maintaining ISO and similar standards
  • Experience in fast-growing or scaling businesses highly desirable
  • Strong communication, leadership, and change management skills

What's on Offer

  • Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up on a mission to fight e-waste and digital exclusion
  • Own and shape operations during a pivotal post-Series A growth phase
  • Make real impact - every improvement you lead helps get devices to people who need them
  • Work with a mission-led, values-driven team that values grit, innovation, and purpose
  • Competitive salary + package in a business where your work truly matters
Contact
Emma Adams
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712726
Phone number
+44 207 269 2119

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Adams
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2119
Job reference
JN-042025-6712726