Head of Machining

Company : Owen Daniels

Job Type : Full Time

North West England

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Head of Machining

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a background in aerospace CNC machining?

Do you have a strong track record of driving performance, leading teams, and delivering continuous improvement in a high-precision manufacturing environment?

We are working in partnership with a market-leading aerospace manufacturer in their search for an Operations Manager to lead a critical CNC machining section producing structural wing components. This is a high-impact, full-site role with budgetary ownership and team leadership responsibilities.

Head Of Machining
North West, UK
Full time, Permanent
Competitive Salary & Company Benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Precision Engineering

Head of Machining
Job Description

Oversee day-to-day operations of a designated machining area (3/4/5-axis CNC).

Ensure achievement of delivery, quality, safety, and cost KPIs (SQDCP).
Manage departmental budgets – labour, materials, overheads, and capital investment.
Lead and develop a skilled production team including supervisors and machinists.
Drive a continuous improvement culture using Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, standard work, SMED, etc).
Implement and maintain compliance with AS9100, HSE legislation, and customer requirements.
Support NPI activity and engineering changes with minimal disruption.
Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers, and auditors.

Head of Machining
Essential Skills/ Experience

Proven background as an Operations / Production Manager within aerospace or high-precision CNC machining.
Strong understanding of multi-axis CNC machining processes and close-tolerance parts.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering on operational KPIs.
Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Knowledge of AS9100 standards and aerospace quality systems.
Hands-on experience with Lean tools and CI implementation.

Desirable Qualifications:

Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher).
IOSH / NEBOSH certification.

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’

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