Owen Daniels Cheshire West And Chester, England, United Kingdom
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Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a background in aerospace CNC machining?
Do you have a strong track record of driving performance, leading teams, and delivering continuous improvement in a high-precision manufacturing environment?
We are working in partnership with a market-leading aerospace manufacturer in their search for an Operations Manager to lead a critical CNC machining section producing structural wing components. This is a high-impact, full-site role with budgetary ownership and team leadership responsibilities.
Head Of Machining
North West, UK
Full time, Permanent
Competitive Salary & Company Benefits
Head of Machining
Job Description
* Oversee day-to-day operations of a designated machining area (3/4/5-axis CNC).
* Ensure achievement of delivery, quality, safety, and cost KPIs (SQDCP).
* Manage departmental budgets – labour, materials, overheads, and capital investment.
* Lead and develop a skilled production team including supervisors and machinists.
* Drive a continuous improvement culture using Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, standard work, SMED, etc).
* Implement and maintain compliance with AS9100, HSE legislation, and customer requirements.
* Support NPI activity and engineering changes with minimal disruption.
* Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers, and auditors.
Head of Machining
* Proven background as an Operations / Production Manager within aerospace or high-precision CNC machining.
* Strong understanding of multi-axis CNC machining processes and close-tolerance parts.
* Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering on operational KPIs.
* Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Knowledge of AS9100 standards and aerospace quality systems.
* Hands-on experience with Lean tools and CI implementation.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
* IOSH / NEBOSH certification.
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Production
* Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing
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