Global Manufacturing Director - Aerospace & Precision

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director to lead and optimize global manufacturing operations across UK and US facilities. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction, driving operational excellence and scalable manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate will combine engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and hands-on leadership to drive growth in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and precision engineering markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.
• Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience leading international teams and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support business growth, profitability, and customer service objectives.
• Establish and monitor key operational performance indicators including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, inventory performance, capacity utilization, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure consistent operational standards across all manufacturing locations.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs focused on waste reduction and productivity.
• Develop robust production planning and scheduling systems to support demand growth.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to introduce new products, machinery, automation, and manufacturing technologies.
• Lead manufacturing budgets and capital expenditure planning across UK and US operations.
• Lead, coach and develop manufacturing leadership teams across both countries.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Budget management

Manufacturing metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's Degree or MBA

Job description

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director to lead and optimize global manufacturing operations across UK and US facilities. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction, driving operational excellence and scalable manufacturing systems.

The ideal candidate will combine engineering expertise, commercial awareness, and hands-on leadership to drive growth in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and precision engineering markets.