Aerospace Operations Leader: Lean, Right-First-Time, Wrexham

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Mental health support

Bonus based on performance

Career development opportunities

Long service awards

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Free parking

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day and week-by-week manufacturing activities at the Llay site. You will drive OTIF delivery, oversee production efficiency, quality, and cost management while coordinating with planning, HR and engineering to enable a one‑team approach.

This role suits experienced aerospace professionals advancing from machining or technical roles into leadership and production support, with a track record of safety, quality and

Qualifications

• 10+ years aerospace manufacturing / shop floor leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-functional manufacturing environments.
• Strong Lean, CI, and visual management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a strategy to deliver OTIF and meet OTD targets for Wrexham manufacturing activities.
• Oversee Wrexham plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective resource management.
• Coordinate resource planning with the planning team to meet daily delivery and productivity goals.
• Drive a right first-time quality culture and mentor junior leaders on the journey.
• Identify high performers for development and manage under-performers with appropriate actions.
• Lead continuous improvement andLEAN initiatives to maximise PBIT and reduce scrap and cost.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Visual management

Cost management

NPI

Education

Aerospace degree or 10+ years aerospace manufacturing experience

Job description

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day and week-by-week manufacturing activities at the Llay site. You will drive OTIF delivery, oversee production efficiency, quality, and cost management while coordinating with planning, HR and engineering to enable a one‑team approach.

This role suits experienced aerospace professionals advancing from machining or technical roles into leadership and production support, with a track record of safety, quality and