Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location - Cheltenham Aerospace & Defence Up to £70,000 p.a. + Competitive Package + Benefits Leading manufacturing operations across world class manufacturing into the high precision advanced engineering sectors Lead. Improve. Deliver. A growing advanced manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a significant production operation and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll lead Production Supervisors and cross-functional teams across Planning, Materials, Quality and Engineering, taking full ownership of operational performance and continuous improvement activities. What You'll Do • Lead and develop manufacturing teams • Drive OTIF, productivity, quality and cost performance • Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement • Improve labour utilisation, inventory accuracy and operational efficiency • Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis activities • Drive ERP utilisation and operational excellence • Deliver strategic improvement plans and operational KPIs What We're Looking For • Proven Operations or Production Management experience • Strong leadership skills within a complex manufacturing environment • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise • ERP experience (IFS desirable) • Background within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or similar advanced manufacturing sectors The Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant autonomy, genuine influence and the opportunity to shape the future performance of a growing manufacturing business. Apply today to lead critical programmes that help shape the future of aerospace and defence technology. This role is being managed exclusively by Lord Search & Selection so to apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10410. Desired Skills and Experience Plant, Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Paint, CNC, Machining, Fabrication, Metals, Production, Operations Lean, Improvement