EMEIA Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | tn389pu |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kurt J. Lesker |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Ops Man |
Summary
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.
Procurement:
- 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.
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Manage inventory control and distribution operations.
- Optimize logistic processes to improve accuracy, speed and cost-efficiency.
Facilities:
- Oversee maintenance and compliance on all sites.
- Focus on long term planning of the EMEIA facility landscape.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with H&S regulations.
- Lead the development and implementation of proactive safety initiatives.
Information Technology:
- Collaborate with the Global IT team and ensure operational security and efficiency across the EMEIA network.
- Support digital transformation and system integration initiatives.
Legal & Compliance:
- Liaise with internal advisors to ensure regulatory compliance that supports business needs.
- Support contract management, data protection and risk governance.
- Develop and implement training programs for department leaders.
- Manage budgets for each individual cost centre.
- Provide reports and analysis of monthly performance KPI’s.
Other duties as assigned, e.g ad-hoc reporting.
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.
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.
Procurement:
- 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.
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Manage inventory control and distribution operations.
- Optimize logistic processes to improve accuracy, speed and cost-efficiency.
Facilities:
- Oversee maintenance and compliance on all sites.
- Focus on long term planning of the EMEIA facility landscape.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with H&S regulations.
- Lead the development and implementation of proactive safety initiatives.
Information Technology:
- Collaborate with the Global IT team and ensure operational security and efficiency across the EMEIA network.
- Support digital transformation and system integration initiatives.
Legal & Compliance:
- Liaise with internal advisors to ensure regulatory compliance that supports business needs.
- Support contract management, data protection and risk governance.
- Develop and implement training programs for department leaders.
- Manage budgets for each individual cost centre.
- Provide reports and analysis of monthly performance KPI’s.
Other duties as assigned, e.g ad-hoc reporting.
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.