Site Director – Aerospace Manufacturing

Site Director – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location - South - Relocation Assistance Available

Salary: £160,000 - £180,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare & More

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence in aerospace manufacturing? Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where quality, safety, and innovation are paramount? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to take the helm as Site Director at our cutting-edge aerospace facility.

Why Join Us?

We are a global leader in mission-critical safety products and systems, trusted by the aerospace industry to deliver the highest standards of precision and performance. As Site Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing site, driving operational success, and ensuring we remain at the forefront of aerospace excellence.

Your Role:

As Site Director, you will be responsible for leading and managing all operational and strategic activities at our state-of-the-art facility. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and HR, ensuring seamless coordination with our global functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providestrategic and operational leadership, aligning site objectives with corporate goals.
• Overseemanufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and safetyfunctions to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Driveoperational excellencethrough Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace regulations includingAS9100, ISO 9001, and other industry standards.
• Manage sitebudgeting, financial targets, and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Foster aculture of safety, innovation, and high performanceacross the site.
• Serve as theprimary site representativefor internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and executeworkforce planning and leadership developmentstrategies to retain top talent.
• Identify and mitigaterisksto safeguard business continuity and operational resilience.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degreein Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ leadership experiencein an aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record insite leadership, operational management, and strategic execution.
• Deep understanding ofmission-critical safety systemsand aerospace industry regulations.
• Experience in amatrix organisation, managing direct and indirect reporting structures.
• Expertise inLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvementmethodologies.
• Strongfinancial acumen, including experience managing P&L, budgets, and cost control.
• Exceptionalstakeholder managementskills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Avisionary leaderwho can inspire cross-functional teams and drive innovation.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards insafety, quality, and compliance.

Ready to Lead the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing?

This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, high-precision environment whereyour leadership will shape the successof our mission-critical aerospace operations. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to aerospace excellence!