Managing Director - Manufacturing Growth & Transformation

Page Executive; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Airborne UK is seeking a Managing Director to drive the next phase of growth and transformation. You will report to Airborne International's CEO and assume full responsibility for shaping a world-class manufacturing organisation in the UK.

The role focuses on delivering scalable production, strengthening leadership, and enhancing profitability through operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement within the UK market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing businesses through growth and transformation.
• Strong commercial insight paired with operational excellence.
• Hands-on leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Airborne UK through its next phase of growth and operational maturity.
• Execute production ramp-up for existing customer programmes with reliable delivery, quality and scalability.
• Establish connections with UK authorities and business networks.
• Build a high-performing organisation with strong leadership, talent development and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Improve operational excellence, delivery performance and profitability.

Job description

Airborne UK is seeking a Managing Director to drive the next phase of growth and transformation. You will report to Airborne International's CEO and assume full responsibility for shaping a world-class manufacturing organisation in the UK.

The role focuses on delivering scalable production, strengthening leadership, and enhancing profitability through operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement within the UK market.