Head of Operations – Lean Aerospace Manufacturing

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Operations for a Cambridge-based aerospace manufacturer. You will lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production aligned with customer requirements and business goals.

You will drive productivity improvements, OEE, and overall operational performance, while maintaining the site’s Quality Management System and leading root cause investigations and process improvements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Strong track record of delivering improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost and customer service.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets.
• Lead all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production of products in line with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead investigations into quality issues, non-conformances, customer complaints, laboratory out-of-specification results, and process deviations.
• Champion the use of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, and other improvement methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Value Stream Mapping

Quality Management

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Safety & Compliance

Education

Chemical Engineering

Manufacturing

Operations Management

Job description

Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Operations for a Cambridge-based aerospace manufacturer. You will lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production aligned with customer requirements and business goals.

You will drive productivity improvements, OEE, and overall operational performance, while maintaining the site’s Quality Management System and leading root cause investigations and process improvements across the operation.