Aerospace Manufacturing General Manager - Operations Leader

Ashby Finance; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance in Coventry seeks an experienced General Manager to lead operations in a highly specialised aerospace manufacturing environment. You will be accountable for site safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people development while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reporting into divisional leadership with matrix responsibility, you will drive strategic growth, lean initiatives, and cultural development, ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading manufacturing or production operations within a complex engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing systems, tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations across the facility to achieve operational and strategic business objectives.
• Develop and implement future state operational plans to support business growth and process improvements.
• Ensure all site infrastructure, equipment, emergency systems, and facilities operate safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Drive HSE performance and maintain a strong safety culture across all plant operations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site.
• Develop production plans to meet customer delivery schedules and operational targets.
• Drive productivity improvements, labour efficiency, and cost reduction projects.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and optimal stock levels are maintained.
• Lead quality improvement activities to reduce scrap and warranty returns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational and external quality issues.
• Manage departmental budgets and operational expenditure effectively.
• Support investment projects, new process integration, and manufacturing development initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement, communication, development, and succession planning activities.
• Coach and develop teams to ensure skills, competencies, and capabilities align with business needs.
• Ensure compliance standards and regulatory maintenance activities are fully maintained.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industrial Management/Business

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashby Finance in Coventry seeks an experienced General Manager to lead operations in a highly specialised aerospace manufacturing environment. You will be accountable for site safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people development while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reporting into divisional leadership with matrix responsibility, you will drive strategic growth, lean initiatives, and cultural development, ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and