Manufacturing Operations Manager
5 days ago
Bordon
Manufacturing Operations Manager | Space/Aerospace | Bordon, Hampshire | On-site | Competitive salary & package We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to take strategic and operational management of a Manufacturing Facility producing high-precision, high-value, and low-volume complex mechanical and composite assemblies. Reporting to the Production Director the position takes ownership of day-to-day facility operations, health and safety compliance, production planning, materials control, stakeholder management, while also leading a team to ensure efficient production, adherence to quality standards, and delivery to schedule. Responsible For • Leadership and Site Management, • Production and Process Management, • Site Materials and Inventory Control, • Customer and Stakeholder Management Key Tasks • Act as the Site Manager for the Manufacturing Facility, overseeing day-to-day operations, health and safety compliance, and production output., • Line management of direct reports, including team development, training, and succession planning., • Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including operational hazard risk management and COSHH., • Oversee the production plan through ERP to support project demands and external customer requirements., • Generate and maintain manufacturing requirement plans and align them with production plans., • Review and resolve production capacity clashes, including make/buy decisions and external manufacturing., • Support internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, addressing corrective actions (CARs) and observations., • Ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations are incorporated during project and engineering reviews., • Oversee Materials Control and Goods In, ensuring stock accuracy, adherence to stock control measures, and compliance with shelf-life requirements., • Maintain accurate records for hazardous materials (COSHH) and ensure the security of warehouse/stores areas., • Attend customer-facing meetings, reviews, and progress updates to represent the facility., • Coordinate and manage external work while providing customer reporting., • Work closely with Composites DFM colleagues to provide schedule and cost input for bid activities related to internal and external projects., • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement and proactively address potential single points of failure., • Other activities and responsibilities as delegated by the Production Director, including acting as delegate in certain meetings / forums. Previous Experience • Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in the production of complex mechanical and composite assemblies in a high-precision, high-value, and low-volume environment (preferably space/aerospace)., • A thorough understanding of mechanical and composite manufacturing techniques, including CNC and manual machining principles and processes., • Experience with materials control and ERP/MRP systems, with knowledge of SAP advantageous but not essential (training provided)., • Experience in facility management and health and safety operations, including COSHH management. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills • ONC/HNC or Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Production Engineering., • A strong educational background with additional training in leadership is advantageous., • IOSH Managing Safely would be advantageous. Location Bordon, Hampshire (primary), with frequent visits to Guildford (e.g. fortnightly management meetings, travelling time paid) Benefits • Highly competitive Salary., • Flexible working policies., • 32 days annual leave + BH., • Annual Company Bonus Scheme., • Up to 8% employer pension contribution., • Life Assurance (6X salary)., • Private Health Care., • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave., • Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.
