Head of Operations - Engineering

Head of Operations

Are you a strategic and hands-on operations leader ready to drive world-class manufacturing? Our client is a leading force in high-precision machined components for Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, and more, is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations to join their senior leadership team.

The Role of Head of Operations.
You’ll be at the heart of our operations, leading production, planning, and maintenance to deliver exceptional performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. This is your opportunity to shape operational strategy, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and lead a skilled, motivated team within a cutting-edge, low-volume precision manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do as Head of Operations

• Lead and inspire operations teams to exceed performance targets
• Drive lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and efficiency
• Align operational plans with company strategy and customer demands
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing workforce
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost standards are consistently met

What You’ll Need:

• Proven leadership in complex manufacturing environments
• Engineering expertise: milling, turning, grinding, EDM
• Strong ERP, TPM, and Lean/CI experience
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach
• HNC/HND(or higher) in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Why Join our client?

• Company car or allowance
• Private healthcare & bonus scheme
• 34 days holiday & pension/life assurance
• Health & wellbeing programmes
• Genuine career development opportunities

Our client doesn’t just manufacture precision components, they build careers. If you're ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation, apply now.