Aerospace Operations Leader — Lean, Data-Driven Growth

Kingdom People - Professional Services; Fareham; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ holiday

11% pension

Share-save scheme

Supermarket discounts

On-site gym

Progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Operations Manager to drive performance across machining and assembly operations in Fareham. The successful candidate will lead production teams, improve efficiency, and implement Lean initiatives within a regulated environment. This position offers an attractive salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits including holidays and a pension. A strategic leader with proven experience in precision manufacturing is highly desirable. This is a full-time executive role with significant impact on the company's growth journey.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management with a focus on precision manufacturing.
• Strong background in Lean practices and ERP systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across machining and assembly sites.
• Define and deliver strategic plans for capacity and investment.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives.

Skills

Senior leadership in precision manufacturing

Lean initiatives implementation

ERP fluency

Data analytics

Knowledge in regulated environments

Agile communication

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Operations Manager to drive performance across machining and assembly operations in Fareham. The successful candidate will lead production teams, improve efficiency, and implement Lean initiatives within a regulated environment. This position offers an attractive salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits including holidays and a pension. A strategic leader with proven experience in precision manufacturing is highly desirable. This is a full-time executive role with significant impact on the company's growth journey.