The Role:

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for precision? We're looking for a Manufacturing Technician to assemble, test, repair and refurbish cutting-edge instrumentation we are producing. Our product integrate lasers, electro-optic systems, 3D positioners and detection using high specification video cameras.  Instrument assembly therefore largely involves electronics box-build and optical alignment, and with sub-assembly components and full system build. Collection and strict management of data is also a key element of the role, as is involvement in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects.

What we’re looking for:

✔ Strong assembly skills with attention to detail
✔ Ability to work to strict deadlines
✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✔ Commitment to Continuous Improvement and data accuracy

Key Responsibilities: 

Assembly and test of Mass Photometer instruments:

• Producing electrical harnesses
• Assembling electronic sub-systems
• Assembling and aligning optical components.
• Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) Test routines are bespoke to Refeyn, but clearly documented – training will be given.
• Producing equipment to detailed Work Instructions, assembly instructions and documented test routines.

Involvement at all stages of the wider operations and manufacturing processes, for example:

• To understand, design and implement lean manufacturing techniques to ensure the manufacture of both electronic and optical systems is well organised, straightforward to perform and provides an economical process.
• Work with bills of material, part procurement and stock holding to ensure forward planning and smooth running of the operations activities.
• Continuous improvement of operations facilities, tools and techniques. Having a continual focus on operations processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Document protocols, in-process results, issues and potential improvements during operations activities. Archive of test results and tracking of key performance metrics.

Qualifications

University degree in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience

Skills & Experience required:

• Relevant industrial operations experience (approx. 3 years)
• Working in a laboratory environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling of lasers and optics.
• Ability to assemble electronic subsystems, including fault finding (eg continuity testing).
• Experience of assembly of high precision and/or delicate parts, optics handling and use of lasers.
• Some experience of testing high-technology equipment prior to shipping.

Desirable:

• Experience of optical alignment using laser systems. Laser safety training to Class 4 laser use.
• Previous experience of assembling and testing scientific instrumentation.

Location:

This position is fully based on-site, 5 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City)

Why work for Refeyn?

Compensation and core benefits

• We anticipate a salary between £30,000 and £36,000 for this role, depending on the candidate’s experience.
• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme 

Family Friendly Benefits

Refeyn offers YellowNest Nursery Scheme to all employees once probation is passed, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

Supporting your Development

All employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.

Creating an Engaging Culture

Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team-building activities.

Values-Led 

Refeyn is committed to celebrating each other’s differences and creating a dynamic, driven and diverse culture where everyone can flourish. We are proud to have been awarded Committed Status by the Inclusive Employers Standard in 2024 and are working hard to create a safe and empowering environment for all.

We firmly believe that there is great strength in building teams with different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds so that we can continue to share the team workload and enable our customers to succeed, and we welcome applicants from all sections of society to join us on our mission to transform analytical workflows using the power of light.

Refeyn is proud to use anonymised hiring practices. Identifying information such as a candidate's name, email address, date of birth and photo will not be visible to the hiring manager when they review CVs.

This role is an onsite Role: Employees are expected to work from our Oxford, NC office 5 days per week.

Position Summary:

Ready to lead with impact? As VP of Operations, Supply Chain you’ll be at the heart of Revlon’s manufacturing engine — driving excellence across production, warehousing, and team leadership. This is a high-visibility role where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution, all in service of delivering beauty to millions.                                       

You’ll be steering the ship across multiple operational domains, ensuring our products are made with precision, delivered on time, and supported by a thriving team culture.

This role offers the chance to lead a large, established operation that is evolving to meet the demands of a modern, technology-enabled supply chain. The organization has deep operational knowledge and a strong understanding of “the Revlon way,” and is now seeking external perspective, fresh thinking, and best-in-class practices to take performance to the next level.

Core Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing, warehousing, and site security, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Lead production to meet customer demand, service levels, and cost targets while maintaining top-tier quality.
• Analyze forecasts and align manufacturing capacity to support business plans.
• Optimize production processes and evaluate in-house vs. outsourced opportunities for efficiency.
• Drive productivity through value analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, standards, and performance tracking.
• Lead long-term capital planning and strategic plant improvements.
• Maintain accountability for a total expenditure of $335M, including overhead, labor, and materials.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA, EPA) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Monitor and implement control measures to proactively address potential issues.
• Champion quality across all manufactured products and maintain a strong safety record.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with teams across Distribution, Engineering, R&D/Quality, Supply Planning, Procurement, Finance, IT, and HR to achieve shared goals.

Team Development

• Set clear business objectives and performance metrics.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent across exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Provide fact-based feedback, coaching, and career development conversations.
• Build succession plans and ensure ongoing training and development.

The Candidate:

You’re a strategic operator with a passion for people and process. You thrive in fast-paced, high volume environments and know how to balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution.

• A collaborative leader who builds trust and drives results.
• Skilled in motivating diverse teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Comfortable navigating complexity and solving problems creatively.
• Financially savvy with a strong grasp of cost accounting and budget management.
• Adept at Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Energized by the challenge of scaling operations in a dynamic CPG setting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in operations leadership, including 10+ years at the senior management level.
• Proven track record in manufacturing, distribution, supply planning, and engineering.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-SKU, multi-shift CPG manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

#LI-Onsite

Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.

The base pay range for this position is $240,000.00 - $300,000.00 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 4 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

This role is an Onsite role: Employees are expected to work from our Oxford, NC office 5 days per week.

Position Summary:

Ready to lead with impact? As VP of Operations, Supply Chain you’ll be at the heart of Revlon’s manufacturing engine — driving excellence across production, warehousing, and team leadership. This is a high-visibility role where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution, all in service of delivering beauty to millions.                                       

You’ll be steering the ship across multiple operational domains, ensuring our products are made with precision, delivered on time, and supported by a thriving team culture.

This role offers the chance to lead a large, established operation that is evolving to meet the demands of a modern, technology-enabled supply chain. The organization has deep operational knowledge and a strong understanding of “the Revlon way,” and is now seeking external perspective, fresh thinking, and best-in-class practices to take performance to the next level.

Core Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing, warehousing, and site security, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Lead production to meet customer demand, service levels, and cost targets while maintaining top-tier quality.
• Analyze forecasts and align manufacturing capacity to support business plans.
• Optimize production processes and evaluate in-house vs. outsourced opportunities for efficiency.
• Drive productivity through value analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, standards, and performance tracking.
• Lead long-term capital planning and strategic plant improvements.
• Maintain accountability for a total expenditure of $335M, including overhead, labor, and materials.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA, EPA) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Monitor and implement control measures to proactively address potential issues.
• Champion quality across all manufactured products and maintain a strong safety record.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with teams across Distribution, Engineering, R&D/Quality, Supply Planning, Procurement, Finance, IT, and HR to achieve shared goals.

Team Development

• Set clear business objectives and performance metrics.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop talent across exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Provide fact-based feedback, coaching, and career development conversations.
• Build succession plans and ensure ongoing training and development.

The Candidate:

You’re a strategic operator with a passion for people and process. You thrive in fast-paced, high volume environments and know how to balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution.

• A collaborative leader who builds trust and drives results.
• Skilled in motivating diverse teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Comfortable navigating complexity and solving problems creatively.
• Financially savvy with a strong grasp of cost accounting and budget management.
• Adept at Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Energized by the challenge of scaling operations in a dynamic CPG setting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in operations leadership, including 10+ years at the senior management level.
• Proven track record in manufacturing, distribution, supply planning, and engineering.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-SKU, multi-shift CPG manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

#LI-Onsite

Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.

The base pay range for this position is $240,000.00 - $300,000.00 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 4 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.