Senior Aerospace Production Manager — Lead Lean & Quality

Nasmyth Group; Wimborne Minster; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Company Pension

On site parking

Job summary

Nasmyth Group in Ferndown is seeking a Production Manager to lead aerospace manufacturing operations, drive lean initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery of high‑precision components. You will plan production, manage budgets, and develop your team in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in aerospace or precision machining, and a proven track record of delivering quality, cost-efficient production through cross‑functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to develop production plans and schedules.
• Experience leading a production team.
• Budgeting and cost management experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong safety and regulatory compliance experience.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet demand.
• Lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and monitor production costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and quality teams.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace regulatory standards.
• Communicate progress and issues to senior management.

Skills

Lean / Six Sigma

Leadership

Budget management

Aerospace experience

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Root cause analysis

Team management

IOSH Managing Safely

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Nasmyth Group in Ferndown is seeking a Production Manager to lead aerospace manufacturing operations, drive lean initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery of high‑precision components. You will plan production, manage budgets, and develop your team in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in aerospace or precision machining, and a proven track record of delivering quality, cost-efficient production through cross‑functional collaboration with