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Operations Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing - This role is for you if you're an Operations Manager who's looking for more than "keep the wheels turning". You want a position where you can lead a major factory relocation, modernise processes, and leave a visible legacy, while running a precision, quality-critical aerospace manufacturing operation day to day. If you thrive on shaping operational strategy, driving measurable performance improvements and leading teams through change, this is a high-impact opportunity with real influence.\n\nThe Role\n\nWe're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations within a specialist aerospace components production environment, overseeing end-to-end operational performance across machining, fabrication, assembly, testing and quality.

A major element of the position is leading the relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility, ensuring continuity of output and a smooth organisational transition with minimal disruption to customers.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the planning and execution of the factory relocation, including equipment transfer, layout optimisation, commissioning and ramp-up\nOversee day-to-day manufacturing across machining, fabrication, assembly and testing\nEnsure compliance with AS9100 / ISO9001, Health & Safety requirements and customer standards\nDrive production scheduling, resource planning and operational efficiency to meet delivery, cost and quality targets\nLead, coach and develop supervisors, team leaders and operational teams\nPartner with engineering, quality, supply chain and commercial teams to resolve issues and improve performance\nImplement Lean / 5S / Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce waste\nMonitor KPIs including OEE, on-time delivery, scrap, labour utilisation and operational financial performance\nManage contractors, suppliers and specialist service providers during BAU and the relocation\nMaintain robust documentation, process adherence and high workmanship standardsCandidate Profile\n\nProven operations leadership experience in aerospace or precision engineering manufacturing\nStrong people leadership and stakeholder management skills\nExperience delivering major change (ideally site moves, equipment installs, facility upgrades)\nSolid understanding of machining processes, engineering drawings, quality control and production workflows\nHighly organised with strong planning, scheduling and problem-solving ability\nCompetent with Microsoft Office and production planning tools\nDesirable: Lean/CI qualifications (e.g., Six Sigma) and/or Health & Safety accreditation\nFull UK driving licenceWhat's On Offer\n\nA pivotal role in a major relocation and operational modernisation programme\nSignificant influence over production strategy and long-term growth\nCompetitive, negotiable package tailored to experience and impact.This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing.

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