Director of Manufacturing Operations

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

England

Industry:

Defence and Military

Contact Name:

Aleck Mehra

Contact Email:

aleck.mehra@meritustalent.com

Contact Phone:

07441391885

Date Published:

09-Jul-2025

Meritus are supporting a large Defence and Aerospace manufacturer preparing for a significant production ramp up tied to next generation programmes. As part of this growth, they’re seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead all aspects of production delivery, workforce planning, and contractor integration at site level.

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS - £105,000 TO £155,00PA - HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE - SC CLEARANCE OR ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Key Responsibilities

  • Own site level manufacturing operations across multiple product lines with strict delivery schedules

  • Lead and optimise the integration of permanent and contract labour to meet throughput goals. Previous experience of handling a large contract workforce is required.

  • Build a scalable manufacturing model in line with projected output increases over the next 18–24 months

  • Work closely with Programme Management, Engineering, and Quality to ensure on time, in spec production

  • Drive lean manufacturing initiatives while ensuring full labour compliance and contractor oversight

  • Develop and execute a strategic workforce plan aligned with business demand and customer milestones

  • Support the introduction of automation, new lines, and industrialisation activity

What We're Looking For

  • Proven leadership in high mix, high output electronics and/or precision manufacturing

  • Track record of managing large mixed workforces (perm + contract) across demanding production environments

  • Comfortable operating in secure, regulated sectors (defence, aerospace, critical infrastructure)

  • Strong working knowledge of lean principles, OEE, and workforce efficiency models

  • Strategic thinker who can also drive day to day operational delivery

  • SC clearance or eligibility required

Package & Progression

This is a critical site leadership role reporting into the VP of Operations, with visibility at the board level and a direct influence on long term capacity planning. Competitive package including bonus and relocation support where required.

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