Aerospace Production Manager: 5-Axis & Lean Ops

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bike2Work Scheme

Company laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd in Andover is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include production scheduling, team coordination, and ensuring on-time project delivery. This role is crucial in maintaining excellence for aerospace and defence customers.

The successful candidate will manage sophisticated manufacturing environments and oversee compliance with quality standards. A competitive salary of £45,000 – £60,000 is offered, along with professional development opportunities and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Experience managing teams in a precision engineering or aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production scheduling and coordinate teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and to specification.
• Manage daily operations and drive results across the manufacturing floor.
• Oversee capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd in Andover is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include production scheduling, team coordination, and ensuring on-time project delivery. This role is crucial in maintaining excellence for aerospace and defence customers.

The successful candidate will manage sophisticated manufacturing environments and oversee compliance with quality standards. A competitive salary of £45,000 – £60,000 is offered, along with professional development opportunities and a pension scheme.