Manufacturing Operations Manager – Aerospace Electronics - IFPL

Inflight Peripherals Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace electronics manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee production and engineering teams during a phase of rapid growth. The successful candidate will enhance operational efficiency, motivate their team, and drive continuous improvements. With a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, this role offers opportunities to shape manufacturing strategies in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private medical cover

Death in Service

CycleScheme & TechScheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Discounted Ferry Travel

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in aerospace, electronics, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Track record of delivering productivity and process improvements through Lean tools.
• Excellent people leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across production, production engineering, and planning.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Motivate, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
• Support new product introductions and operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience in aerospace

Lean manufacturing skills

Analytical skills

People leadership

Job description

VACANCY: Manufacturing Operations Manager – Aerospace Electronics

Job Title: Operations Manager

Location: Elm Lane and Barry Way - Isle of Wight

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Closing Date: 21st November

We are growing fast and looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our production, production engineering, and production planning teams through an exciting period of expansion.

This is a key leadership role in our Part 21G aerospace electronics business, responsible for ensuring world-class quality, delivery performance, and productivity as we scale to meet record customer demand.

The role:

• Lead daily operations across production, production engineering, and planning
• Hold Form 4 responsibility under our Part 21G approval
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use data-driven insight to improve productivity, efficiency, and on-time delivery
• Motivate, develop, and lead a high-performing team
• Translate customer demand into achievable, efficient production plans
• Support new product introductions and operational readiness
• Lead on EH&S and facilities management.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in aerospace, electronics, or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Track record of delivering productivity and process improvements through Lean tools and data-driven decision making
• Excellent people leadership and motivational skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical ability

EMUNERATION

• Dependent on skills and experience

BENEFITS

• Flexible working 37½ hour week
• Private medical cover
• Death in Service
• CycleScheme & TechScheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted Ferry Travel

Why Join Us

IFPL Group is a leading aerospace electronics company dedicated to delivering high-quality products to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a leader in the industry. We are an agile and ambitious aerospace manufacturer experiencing exceptional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our manufacturing strategy, implement new ideas, and lead a talented team in delivering innovative electronic systems for the world’s leading aircraft.