Responsibilities
Due to internal progression we are now seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to take full accountability for all plant operations, driving strategic improvement across people, processes, systems, and overall site performance. This role is responsible for ensuring the right resources, capabilities, and culture are in place to achieve business objectives, operational targets, and sustainable growth. Leading an empowered team, the successful candidate will oversee all key site KPIs including HSE, quality, delivery, production, training, cost, and profitability, while applying the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to enhance customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise profitable growth.
Your responsibilities
* Lead overall plant operations
Take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring manufacturing plans are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
* Drive strategic growth and continuous improvement
Lead site development in line with future-state plans, supporting business growth through strategic planning, investment initiatives, and Lean-based operational improvement.
* Champion Health, Safety, Environmental and compliance standards
Ensure full compliance with all HSE, regulatory, and maintenance requirements, while proactively improving environmental performance and promoting a safe working culture.
* Develop people and site culture
Build a high-performing, engaged workforce through effective recruitment, performance management, coaching, training, succession planning, and clear communication across the site.
* Improve operational performance and cost efficiency
Define and implement effective processes, manage budgets, improve labour efficiency, control inventory, and deliver cost-reduction initiatives to enhance profitability.
* Drive quality and customer delivery excellence
Lead production planning, on-time delivery, quality improvement, and cross-functional problem-solving to reduce scrap, warranty issues, and external quality concerns while exceeding customer expectations.
Who we are looking for
* Degree level education preferred or relevant manufacturing management experience requirement.
* Minimum 8 years experience in leading a production operations / manufacturing facility to include direct and indirect teams.
* Proven experience in manufacturing processes particularly with continual manufacturing processes and equipment.
* Excellent working knowledge lean systems, tools and practices.
* Software: All Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP experience.
* A hands on team player with the ability to relate to others and to positively influence.
What we offer
* A stable, expanding, global company within Aerospace Industry
* Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
* Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
* Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
* Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.
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