.Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We're growing fast and our ambition is huge - more categories, more locations and more people.We start with an engineering mindset and different thinking, then continuously refine our ideas, unwilling to compromise until we have found a better way.Dyson Operations ensure every market has full product availability - requiring meticulous strategic planning. Working with Dyson HQ, global markets, manufacturers, and logistics providers, the team coordinates launch timetables, sales forecasts, and stock-flow around the world. Every day brings new challenges. Sudden Markets changes can affect demand and it makes the team one of the most dynamic in the business! With more direct sales planned to drive growth, meeting complex customer demands has become another exciting challenge.**About the role**:- Lead an Operations team at Category Level to deliver new projects into production on time on cost and on quality and to ensure that ongoing production demand is met.- Motivate a team of experienced operationally focused project managers/leaders who are responsible for the coordination of cross-functional teams. These cross-function teams are to deliver, monitor, and implement all actions related to the implementation of a challenging engineering project into mass production.- Drive adherence to the manufacturing plans for the products that have entered production.- Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership with a clear hands-on approach in delivering the objectives by using proven project management and influencing skills. They will have the responsibility to overcome all obstacles in ensuring the projects are delivered to time, cost and specification.- A key attribute is to have a complete understanding of all aspects of transferring a project from the design phase into mass manufacturing and the obstacles that are encountered.- Competent risk and issue management including effective escalation, executive summary, and clear data-based recommendations for decisions making and expenditure.- Challenge all teams in driving improved performance in all aspects of operations management and notably the results in achieving consistent manufacturing quality and output post SOP.- Ensure that best practice manufacturing systems are being used and continue to challenge how we operate within the factories.- Make sure that investments and capital spending are effectively planned and managed to achieve company strategy and objectives.- Share a trusting relationship with the team, and create a well-disciplined and result-orientated team.- Report to the Head of Operations. Very close interaction with team members of Dyson teams and external manufacturers is paramount to the success of the role