Chief Operating Officer
Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: UK
Salary: Competitive + car allowance, bonus & benefits
Application date: 8th Jul 2026
Are you a forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO) who can lead multi-site locations seeking the challenge of working with a scaling, private equity-backed EMS group with an ambition to double in size over the next 3 – 5 years across multiple UK and Ireland sites.
If yes, this position could be for you!! We are seeking a hand on, experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) who has a track record in taking full ownership of Group Operations — driving performance, standardisation and integration across a multi-site manufacturing environment.
The role of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be to:
• Take full accountability for operational performance across all sites
• Lead and develop Plant Managers and core functions (production, engineering, quality, HSE)
• Drive on-time delivery, efficiency, quality and EBITDA improvement
• Implement KPI-led performance management and operational discipline
• Establish “gold standard” processes across the Group
• Lead integration of acquisitions and support ongoing growth
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) with need:
• Proven multi-site manufacturing leadership (£50m+ scale)
• Strong EMS / electronics manufacturing background (PCB assembly preferred)
• Track record of improving shop floor performance and operational KPIs
• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth environments is a plus
• Hands-on, commercially sharp, and execution-focused
As a Chief Operating Officer (COO) why would this role be of interest?
• Key leadership role in a high-growth, PE-backed business
• Real influence on operational strategy and performance
• Opportunity to build a best-in-class manufacturing platform
• Strong career upside linked to growth and value creation