Manager Operation jobs in United Kingdom

Competitive Salary + Bonus (10%) + Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with strong leadership skills and a background in aerospace or complex manufacturing? Do you have expertise in casting processes or similar intricate manufacturing processes? This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role within a forward-thinking, well-established organisation that's investing in its future.

A trusted name and specialist in investment casting and machining, with a reputation for delivering excellence in complex, high precision components to demanding industries. 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)

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety across all manufacturing processes.
• Leading capacity planning, production scheduling, and resource allocation to meet demanding aerospace customer requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement, lean manufacturing practices, and operational excellence.
• Managing budgets and delivering P&L accountability for a £15m turnover business.
• Developing, mentoring, and motivating a skilled workforce to achieve business objectives.
• Partnering with senior leadership to deliver strategic growth and operational improvements.

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or similar leadership role within aerospace or a casting environment.
• Knowledge/experience of investment casting, complex casting, or comparable intricate processes - preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to inspire at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience in capacity planning, production control, and P&L management.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• 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.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a challenging and rewarding role where you can drive operational success, we'd love to hear from you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion 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 identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

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