Aerospace Operations Leader: Lean, OTIF & One Team

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Bonus

Career development

Long service awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free parking

Gym discount

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Limited in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day and week-to-week manufacturing operations, ensuring OTIF and meeting production schedules for precision aerospace components.

The role combines hands-on shop-floor leadership with technical problem-solving, ensuring robust, efficient processes compliant with aerospace standards. A career with this team is suited to senior aerospace professionals moving into leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-year shop floor operations leadership experience.
• Experience in a multi-functional manufacturing environment is required.
• Lean manufacturing concepts and Visual Management knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a strategy to deliver OTIF and meet OTD targets for Wrexham manufacturing activities.
• Oversee plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective resource management.
• Coordinate planning and resource allocation (personnel, materials, equipment, training) to meet company objectives.
• Drive a right-first-time quality culture and mentor junior leaders on this journey.
• Collaborate with HR to identify performance levels and manage high/low performers.
• Lead CI and Lean initiatives to maximise PBIT and drive continuous improvement.
• Support NPI and new product introduction with engineering to reduce scrap and cost.
• Liaise with key customers to build strong relationships and prepare presentations for reviews.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Visual Management

Education

Relevant degree (engineering/manufacturing)

Job description

Magellan Aerospace Limited in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day and week-to-week manufacturing operations, ensuring OTIF and meeting production schedules for precision aerospace components.

The role combines hands-on shop-floor leadership with technical problem-solving, ensuring robust, efficient processes compliant with aerospace standards. A career with this team is suited to senior aerospace professionals moving into leadership and continuous improvement.