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Site Director – Aerospace Manufacturing

GoHire Technologies LTD.
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7 months ago
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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!

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