We are currently seeking a hands-on Head of Operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the organisation. This role ensures that business operations are efficient and optimised whilst ensuring delivery that meet strict quality and safety standards. This role emphasises a requirement to focus on operational discipline, standard work, and fundamentals of execution to ensure product quality, process stability, and team accountability. The role specifically drives OTD/OTIF, Utilisation, Efficiency, Non-Conformance and Data Driven KPI's.
About Us
Brookhouse Aerospace produces a range of composite structures, producing monolithic and sandwich parts from a range of materials, including carbon fibre composite, glass and Aramid cured by autoclave. Brookhouse Aerospace also manufactures sheet metal fabrications and machined metal parts, fully supply kits and integrated assemblies. Specialist capabilities include a full range of surface treatments and dedicated Spares and Repairs capability.
What We Offer:
* 4 day working week
* Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) (Based on a 4-day week).
* On-site - Occupational Health
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)
* Life Insurance
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Operational Leadership
* Own the monthly SIOP process to align demand forecasting, capacity planning, material levels, and resource allocation.
* Develop and execute processes to meet company goals, focusing on quality, safety, and performance metrics.
* Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and quality standards.
* Drive performance with continuous improvement to increase productivity and utilisation whilst reducing scrap.
* Collaborating with the CEO on operational initiatives, in line with customer requirements.
* Identify and implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency.
* Reinforce the importance for the standard of work, and adherence to core manufacturing principles and driving the discipline of the processes within operations.
* Specifically driving OTD/OTIF, utilisation and efficiency.
Process Management and Optimisation
* Overseeing the load and capacity, working with planning to ensure the data is analysed. Liaising with the operations team to ensure they have the levels of resource to fulfil this.
* Utilising the operations team to the best ability, identifying the use of skillsets to fulfil production requirements on time.
* Optimise planning and lead times while ensuring readiness to support demand volatility.
* Implement workflows to improve operational efficiency, reducing cost and increase throughput.
* Driving the data driven KPI's to fully optimise the operational efficiency.
Compliance & Risk Management
* Ensure all operations comply with regulations, safety standards and internal policies.
* Lead risk management efforts and develop contingency plans for operational disruptions.
* Maintain a safe working environment and lead health and safety.
* Ensure compliance with the quality and aerospace regulations such as NADCAP, ISO9001 etc with the support of the quality assurance team.
* Driving the non-conformance in resolving these and planning for resolutions.
Team Leadership & Development
* Develop and lead a high-performing operations team across multiple departments and shifts.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on the tactful aspects within operations.
* Drive accountability and operational excellence throughout the team to succeed.
* Develop a long-term workforce plan that supports growth, succession and evolution. Review skillsets to ensure agility and scalability.
* Establish clear expectations and conduct regular reviews/team meetings providing feedback to the operational team.
The Candidate:
* Time served industry professional
* 10+ years in an equivalent role/environment
* A proven track record of driving operational excellence
* Strong understanding of the company's industry and operational dynamics
* Demonstrable experience in an advanced manufacturing environment
* Demonstrate experience in "decision making" roles
* Previous experience with KPI's, being target driven whilst supporting continuous improvement