Operations Manager in Yeovil, Somerset

Energy Jobline CVL; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top engineering job board is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Yeovil to lead operations within a dynamic aerospace environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, with a proven background in manufacturing and at least 10 years in senior management. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for personal and professional development in a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus (10%)

Car Allowance

Opportunity for development into multi-site role

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Ideally, 10+ years of experience in a senior management role.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Lead capacity planning and resource allocation for aerospace requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Manufacturing process improvement

Capacity planning

Team development

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

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Operations Manager

Engineering/Manufacturing

Competitive Salary + Bonus (10%) + Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with strong leadership skills and a background in aerospace, automotive or precision machining? This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within a forward-thinking, well-established organisation that is investing in its future.

Why Join?

A trusted name and specialist in machining, with a reputation for delivering excellence in complex, high precision components to demanding industries including aerospace and defence.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our Yeovil business and lead from the front and be part of a team shaping the companies' future. (Site T/Over £15 million with ambitious growth plans, Headcount circa 80 employees)

Key Tasks

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety across all manufacturing processes
• Lead capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation to meet demanding aerospace customer requirements
• Manage customer audits and ensure necessary actions are taken
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives to maximise productivity
• Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, and operational excellence
• Develop, mentor, and motivate a skilled workforce to achieve business objectives
• Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, control costs and optimise resource allocation
• Partner with senior leadership to deliver strategic growth and operational improvements

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or similar leadership role within aerospace, precision machining or complex manufacturing environment
• Experience of investment casting, sand casting, centrifugal casting or similar process - advantageous
• Degree qualified with at least 10 years in a senior management role
• Experienced in managing all aspects of core manufacturing operations (ideally within a £10-15m business)
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to inspire at all levels
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and improving manufacturing processes
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to lead a complex, dynamic operation within the aerospace sector.
• Real influence in a growing business where your ideas and leadership will make a measurable difference.
• Opportunity for development into multi-site operational leadership role.
• A collaborative, supportive culture with a focus on excellence and innovation.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that and at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender, status, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

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