Job Summary
AMETEK SCP is establishing an operational presence in the United Kingdom and needs an experienced, hands‑on Operations Manager to transition and grow the business. This leadership role is foundational and will play a critical part in building, shaping, and scaling AMETEK SCP’s UK operations.
The UK Operations Manager will coordinate and manage experienced, local UK‑based subcontractors to ensure effective, compliant, and efficient execution of operational activities. The UK Operations Manager will operate as an extension of the broader US‑based team and receive collaborative support from Quality, Engineering and Operations personnel to transfer proven processes and technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of operational leadership in the UK, owning day‑to‑day operations
- Establish and embed core UK operational processes, controls, and best practices
- Support UK business activities across administration, suppliers, compliance, and workflows
- Work collaboratively with US‑based Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure technical alignment, consistent execution, and adherence to quality standards
- Manage and coordinate relationships with UK‑based subcontractors, suppliers, agents, and service providers
- Identify operational risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Track key operational metrics and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
- Support initial UK setup activities and contribute to future team and capability expansion
- Play an active role in shaping how the UK operation scales over time
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to integrate supply chain, engineering and operations to assemble complex products with stringent quality requirements.
- Extensive transactional ERP knowledge required for end‑to‑end manufacturing of engineered products
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with remote teams
- Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed, cross‑functional stakeholders
- Detail‑driven with a pragmatic, hands‑on approach
Preferred
- Experience supporting the setup or early growth of a regional operation
- Exposure to BAE UK supplier compliance considerations
- Process improvement or operational transformation experience
- Potential for future leadership growth
Compensation
Currency: GBP
Salary Minimum: Market
Salary Maximum: Market
Incentive: Market
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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