Location - CheltenhamAerospace and DefenceUp to £70,000 p.a. + Competitive Package + BenefitsLeading manufacturing operations across world class manufacturing into the high precision advanced engineering sectorsLead. Improve. Deliver. A growing advanced manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a significant production operation and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you''ll lead Production Supervisors and cross-functional teams across Planning, Materials, Quality and Engineering, taking full ownership of operational performance and continuous improvement activities.What You''ll DoLead and develop manufacturing teamsDrive OTIF, productivity, quality and cost performanceChampion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvementImprove labour utilisation, inventory accuracy and operational efficiencyLead problem-solving and root cause analysis activitiesDrive ERP utilisation and operational excellenceDeliver strategic improvement plans and operational KPIsWhat We''re Looking ForProven Operations or Production Management experienceStrong leadership skills within a complex manufacturing environmentLean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertiseERP experience (IFS desirable)Background within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or similar advanced manufacturing sectorsThe Opportunity This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant autonomy, genuine influence and the ..... full job details .....