Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer

This is a pivotal executive appointment within a fast-scaling, innovation-driven manufacturing organisation. Our client is seeking a high-energy, precision-focused leader to take full ownership of both commercial growth and operational performance.

This is not a traditional split-role leadership position. The successful candidate will seamlessly integrate commercial strategy with operational excellence, ensuring revenue growth is fully aligned with manufacturing capability, efficiency, and quality.

You will play a key role in driving growth across highly regulated and advanced sectors including Semiconductor, Defence, and MedTech, aligning go-to-market strategy with world-class manufacturing, NPI delivery, and uncompromising quality standards.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will hold full responsibility for P&L, commercial strategy, and multi-site operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving revenue growth through key account development and new business acquisition
• Leading go-to-market strategy, pricing, and overall commercial performance
• Overseeing multi-site manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and resource optimisation
• Delivering successful New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through to production
• Ensuring compliance with relevant ISO standards, including ISO 13485
• Building, developing, and leading high-performing cross-functional teams
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across the business

About You

• Proven executive leadership experience within electronics or advanced manufacturing
• Strong track record of delivering commercial growth alongside operational leadership
• Experience working within regulated sectors (MedTech, Defence, Semiconductor preferred)
• Deep understanding of NPI processes, manufacturing environments, and quality systems
• Strong financial acumen with full P&L ownership experience
• A hands-on, data-driven leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive executive salary with performance-related bonus
• Senior leadership role with full ownership across commercial and operations
• Opportunity to shape and influence a high-growth, technology-led manufacturing business
• Exposure to cutting-edge global markets and innovation-driven sectors

To be considered for this role, please upload your CV or contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

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