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Location: Llangeinor, Bridgend Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are recruiting an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations within a highly regulated aerospace and defence environment. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will provide visible, hands‑on leadership across the operation and take responsibility for delivering against safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and people objectives. This is a senior operational role requiring a strong manufacturing leader who can translate business strategy into practical priorities, improve performance and develop a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Business Unit Managers and colleagues across Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to ensure production plans are achievable, operational risks are controlled and customer commitments are consistently met. • Lead the day-to-day delivery of manufacturing operations across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and people., • Translate the wider operations strategy into clear departmental priorities, improvement plans and measurable objectives., • Provide visible and consistent leadership across manufacturing and production teams., • Lead daily, weekly and monthly performance reviews, ensuring issues are identified early and corrective actions are completed., • Improve on‑time delivery, schedule adherence and the recovery of past‑due customer orders., • Coordinate cross‑functional activity to remove production constraints and improve operational flow., • Lead continuous improvement and productivity initiatives covering labour efficiency, throughput, waste reduction, automation and process standardisation., • Support operational planning, forecasting, capacity reviews, headcount planning and capital expenditure proposals., • Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities, escalating issues when appropriate., • Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, security and quality requirements., • Develop managers, supervisors and operational teams through coaching, objective setting, performance management, succession planning and skills development., • Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies., • Support customer visits, regulatory reviews and internal or external audits., • Use operational data and structured problem‑solving techniques to drive informed decisions and sustainable improvements. You will be an established manufacturing or operations leader with experience gained within aerospace, defence, engineering or another complex and highly regulated production environment. You should be able to demonstrate: • Proven experience leading manufacturing or production operations., • At least two years' experience managing a manufacturing or production‑line environment., • Experience leading managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary operational teams., • A strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing flow, supply chain interaction and quality systems., • A demonstrable record of improving delivery, productivity, cost control and operational capability., • Confidence using KPIs, performance data and structured problem‑solving methods., • Experience delivering continuous improvement and operational change., • Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills., • Commercial awareness, including an understanding of how operational decisions affect margin, working capital and customer satisfaction., • The ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a demanding operational environment., • A positive, resilient and improvement‑focused leadership style. A degree, HND, HNC or equivalent practical experience in operations management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain or a related discipline would be advantageous. Qualifications or formal training in leadership, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or project management would also be beneficial. Knowledge of aerospace, defence and associated quality or regulatory standards is desirable. • You must be able to work within a defence‑related environment and satisfy the applicable security requirements., • Some travel to other company sites and customer or supplier locations may be required., • A valid UK driving licence would be advantageous. This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership position within a business supplying mission‑critical products and services across the aerospace and defence sectors. You will play a central role in developing people, strengthening manufacturing performance, meeting customer commitments and supporting the organisation's continued growth. If you are an experienced operational leader who combines strong manufacturing knowledge with a genuine commitment to people development and continuous improvement, we would be pleased to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr

Educated to a reasonable standard \n Current Class 2 driving licence essential \n ADR certified would be a distinct advantage or willing to obtain \n Holder of digital tachograph card \n Up to date with CPC training hours requirement \n The ideal candidate: \n Be fully conversant with all legislatio

Educated to a reasonable standard \n Current Class 2 driving licence essential \n ADR certified would be a distinct advantage or willing to obtain \n Holder of digital tachograph card \n Up to date with CPC training hours requirement \n The ideal candidate: \n Be fully conversant with all legislatio

Educated to a reasonable standard \n Current Class 2 driving licence essential \n ADR certified would be a distinct advantage or willing to obtain \n Holder of digital tachograph card \n Up to date with CPC training hours requirement \n The ideal candidate: \n Be fully conversant with all legislatio

Educated to a reasonable standard \n Current Class 2 driving licence essential \n ADR certified would be a distinct advantage or willing to obtain \n Holder of digital tachograph card \n Up to date with CPC training hours requirement \n The ideal candidate: \n Be fully conversant with all legislatio

Educated to a reasonable standard \n Current Class 2 driving licence essential \n ADR certified would be a distinct advantage or willing to obtain \n Holder of digital tachograph card \n Up to date with CPC training hours requirement \n The ideal candidate: \n Be fully conversant with all legislatio

HGV Driver (class 2) Rigid + ADR \n Location: \n Ideal candidate would reside close to Cardiff or Barry \n Hours: \n Day work, Monday - Friday or as required to make the job successful.Salary: \n £38,606, overtime - Required where needed at competitive hourly rates.Reporting to: \n Transport Manage

HGV Driver (class 2) Rigid + ADR \n Location: \n Ideal candidate would reside close to Cardiff or Barry \n Hours: \n Day work, Monday - Friday or as required to make the job successful.Salary: \n £38,606, overtime - Required where needed at competitive hourly rates.Reporting to: \n Transport Manage

Role: Process Engineer Location: Bridgend (South Wales) Salary: £45,000 Employment: Full Time (Permanent)Monday Friday (8am 4pm) Our client: Our client is a specialist manufacturer of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) storage tanks and bespoke composite engineering solutions. With decades of experience, the company designs and manufactures corrosion-resistant tanks, vessels, and environmental systems for demanding industries including water and wastewater, chemical processing, agriculture, and infrastructure. Using advanced composite manufacturing techniques, including filament winding technology, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering durable, high-quality products tailored to specific industrial requirements. The role: We are seeking an experienced process engineer to join the manufacturing team and play a key role in optimising and developing production processes across the business. This is a hands-on engineering position, working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance, resolve technical issues, and implement practical solutions. The successful candidate must have a strong manufacturing background, a HNC or HND engineering qualification (or equivalent), and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Experience within GRP, composites, plastics, or a similar manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous. Key responsibilities: Optimise and develop GRP, composite, and filament winding manufacturing processes, while supporting tooling, fixtures, equipment, production methods, process trials, new product introduction (NPI), and engineering changes Investigate production issues and non-conformances, using root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving to improve quality, process consistency, productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost Analyse production data to identify continuous improvement opportunities and support the implementation of practical, measurable improvements across the manufacturing operation Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, PFMEA, risk assessments, control plans, and other quality documentation Provide hands-on technical support to production teams and work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Management to resolve issues and promote a culture of continuous improvement Ensure manufacturing processes meet required quality, health & safety, and environmental standards Qualifications & Experience: Essential: HNC or HND in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar role Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement, with a proven ability to deliver process improvements and efficiency gains Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation, supported by strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills A hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider manufacturing team Desirable: Experience within GRP, composites, plastics, or similar manufacturing environments, with knowledge of filament winding or composite manufacturing Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 8D, or other structured problem-solving techniques, as well as supporting NPI or engineering change projects Experience with tooling, automation, manufacturing equipment, or production machinery, together with CAD or other engineering software experience Knowledge of composite materials, resin systems, reinforcement materials, or curing processes Skills & Personal Attributes: The ideal candidate will be practical and hands-on, with the confidence to work effectively on the shop floor, alongside being analytical and solutions-focused with a structured approach to problem-solving. They will be proactive and quality-focused, with strong attention to detail and a genuine drive to improve manufacturing processes and consistency. Commercial awareness is important, with an understanding of how efficiency, waste, quality, and downtime impact business performance. The successful candidate will also be collaborative and adaptable, comfortable working across production, quality, engineering, and management within a bespoke manufacturing environment, and results-driven with a focus on delivering measurable improvements. Benefits: Private Health Care Monthly Bonus Scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

Citrus Recruit are excited to be working with a global organisation to recruit for an experienced Production Manager based in Bridgend. This employer is commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As the business continues to grow and refine its production capabilities, as the Production Manager you will play a key role in driving performance and ensuring world-class manufacturing standards. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations within the production department. The Production Manager will ensure efficient output, maintain exceptional quality standards, and lead a high-performing team. You'll collaborate closely with planning, quality, supply chain, and senior leadership to meet customer demand, improve processes, and create a safe and productive working environment. Duties & Responsibilities Implement and manage production schedules in collaboration with the Production Planner. Monitor and adjust schedules according to customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints. Ensure effective utilisation of labour, equipment, and materials. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production personnel, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure all products meet the highest quality standards and customer specifications. Work with the Quality Manager to maintain quality control processes, audits, and inspections. Address quality issues through the C2 quality system and drive timely resolution. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and cut costs. Apply lean manufacturing techniques such as Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, promoting safe working practices across the business. Collaborate with Materials and Supply Chain teams to manage WIP and raw material levels. Support the Plant Manager in controlling production costs and seeking efficiency improvements. Ensure seamless material flow to maintain uninterrupted production schedules. Produce regular reports on production KPIs, including absorbed hours, productivity, efficiency, and quality. Skills & Experience Required Degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualification. Proven experience in a manufacturing, operations, or production management role. Demonstrated success leading and developing production teams. Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and control. Experience implementing lean principles and driving continuous improvement. Excellent leadership and people-management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits package Salary of Circa up to £55,000 Bonus paid annually @ 7.5% 25 days holiday Private Health care - After probation for employee and partner Pension up to 8% matched Death in service Support lines with numerous professionals for legal advice, mental health support etc. 50 hour working - week core hours 9 - 5 Flexi hours between 7.00am & 6pm Citrus Recruit acts as an employment business when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity. Our commitment to inclusion means that we seek out the best candidates for every role, regardless of their gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. While we make every effort to reach out to all candidates. If you don't receive a response within 7 days of applying, please understand that your application has not progressed on this occasion. Please review our website for further and upcoming opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Operations Manager – Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Location: Llangeinor, Bridgend Employment Type: Permanent Sector: Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations within a highly regulated aerospace and defence environment. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will provide visible, hands-on leadership across the operation and take responsibility for delivering against safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and people objectives. This is a senior operational role requiring a strong manufacturing leader who can translate business strategy into practical priorities, improve performance and develop a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Business Unit Managers and colleagues across Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to ensure production plans are achievable, operational risks are controlled and customer commitments are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of manufacturing operations across safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and people. Translate the wider operations strategy into clear departmental priorities, improvement plans and measurable objectives. Provide visible and consistent leadership across manufacturing and production teams. Lead daily, weekly and monthly performance reviews, ensuring issues are identified early and corrective actions are completed. Improve on-time delivery, schedule adherence and the recovery of past-due customer orders. Coordinate cross-functional activity to remove production constraints and improve operational flow. Lead continuous improvement and productivity initiatives covering labour efficiency, throughput, waste reduction, automation and process standardisation. Support operational planning, forecasting, capacity reviews, headcount planning and capital expenditure proposals. Identify and manage operational risks and opportunities, escalating issues when appropriate. Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, security and quality requirements. Develop managers, supervisors and operational teams through coaching, objective setting, performance management, succession planning and skills development. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies. Support customer visits, regulatory reviews and internal or external audits. Use operational data and structured problem-solving techniques to drive informed decisions and sustainable improvements. About You You will be an established manufacturing or operations leader with experience gained within aerospace, defence, engineering or another complex and highly regulated production environment. You should be able to demonstrate: Proven experience leading manufacturing or production operations. At least two years’ experience managing a manufacturing or production-line environment. Experience leading managers, supervisors and multidisciplinary operational teams. A strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing flow, supply chain interaction and quality systems. A demonstrable record of improving delivery, productivity, cost control and operational capability. Confidence using KPIs, performance data and structured problem-solving methods. Experience delivering continuous improvement and operational change. Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills. Commercial awareness, including an understanding of how operational decisions affect margin, working capital and customer satisfaction. The ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a demanding operational environment. A positive, resilient and improvement-focused leadership style. Qualifications A degree, HND, HNC or equivalent practical experience in operations management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain or a related discipline would be advantageous. Qualifications or formal training in leadership, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or project management would also be beneficial. Knowledge of aerospace, defence and associated quality or regulatory standards is desirable. Additional Requirements You must be able to work within a defence-related environment and satisfy the applicable security requirements. Some travel to other company sites and customer or supplier locations may be required. A valid UK driving licence would be advantageous. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership position within a business supplying mission-critical products and services across the aerospace and defence sectors. You will play a central role in developing people, strengthening manufacturing performance, meeting customer commitments and supporting the organisation’s continued growth. If you are an experienced operational leader who combines strong manufacturing knowledge with a genuine commitment to people development and continuous improvement, we would be pleased to hear from you

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