Global Manufacturing Director - Precision & Aerospace

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a NEW and experienced Manufacturing Director to lead global manufacturing operations across UK and US facilities. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost targets while expanding capacity and implementing lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a hands-on senior leader with broad engineering and commercial acumen, responsible for budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic growth in aerospace, automotive, and precision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations management, or related discipline.
• Masters 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.
• Create a culture of accountability, operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement programs focused on waste reduction and productivity.
• Develop robust production planning and scheduling systems to support demand growth.
• Work closely with engineering teams to introduce new products, machinery, automation and manufacturing technologies.
• Lead, coach and develop manufacturing leadership teams across UK and US operations.
• Manage capital expenditure planning and budgeting across regions.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Operations strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking a NEW and experienced Manufacturing Director to lead global manufacturing operations across UK and US facilities. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost targets while expanding capacity and implementing lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a hands-on senior leader with broad engineering and commercial acumen, responsible for budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic growth in aerospace, automotive, and precision