Production / Operations Manager (Permanent) - Precision Engineering (Aerospace/Defence) We're recruiting for a senior, hands-on Production/Operations Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing within a growing precision engineering business. This is a high-accountability role in a regulated aerospace/defence environment, where right-first-time delivery, traceability and disciplined quality standards are essential. You'll take ownership of output, OTIF performance and overtime control, while developing and growing a skilled CNC team. About the role You'll lead production across a mixed manufacturing portfolio: volume own-product manufacture, high-spec subcontract machining, and structured NPI handover into production. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Planning, you'll stabilise operations and support scalable growth. Key responsibilities Lead daily production to deliver stable output and reliable performance Own OTIF delivery across all workstreams Drive capacity planning with the Planner (labour, machine time, demand) Control overtime in line with delivery priorities and margin protection Deliver structured NPI handover from Technical into Operations Identify constraints, remove bottlenecks and implement corrective actions Maintain AS9100 (or equivalent) compliance: traceability, configuration control, FAIR discipline Coach, develop and retain the shopfloor team via clear stan...