At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations, optimise production, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic aerospace environment.
- Company: Join AEM, part of AMETEK, a global leader in aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape site performance.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-stakes aerospace MRO setting.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in manufacturing, with strong leadership and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of site operations at our Ramsgate facility. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for operational delivery, financial performance, people leadership, safety, quality and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Site Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic objectives while leading high-performing operational teams in a regulated aerospace MRO environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership & Delivery
- Support the Site Lead in delivering strategic objectives, operational plans and financial results
- Lead site operations to achieve sales, working capital, safety, quality and on-time delivery targets
- Continuously optimise production planning and scheduling to improve efficiency and throughput
- Identify operational risks and constraints, implementing effective recovery and mitigation plans
- Act as a key operational interface across AEM and with external stakeholders
- Drive effective daily management routines, including CCC / PCC meetings, shift handovers, visual management boards and weekly production reviews
- Financial, Resource & Performance Management
- Develop and sustain robust operational processes that minimise cost and maximise productivity
- Demonstrate strong understanding of operational P&L drivers, including labour efficiency and absorption, overhead control, and working capital management
- Use KPIs, dashboards and visual management systems to drive data-led decision making
- Identify and manage capital investment requirements supporting growth, compliance and safety
- Maintain high housekeeping and workplace organisation standards across the site
- People Leadership, Capability & Culture
- Recruit, onboard, develop and performance-manage operational teams
- Maintain accurate competency and skills matrices, succession plans and development pathways
- Provide a visible, hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor
- Lead teams through change, including process improvement, organisational change and capability growth
- Reinforce AEM values, standards and behavioural expectations
- Build strong cross-functional collaboration with Engineering & Facilities, QEHS, Stores & Logistics, Customer Support and other support functions
- Safety, Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement using Lean tools such as Kaizens, GEMBA walks, and 5S
- Drive continuous improvement in site safety performance, proactively addressing hazards and unsafe behaviours
- Ensure full compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policies and regulatory requirements
- Ensure operational teams are trained and competent in Part 145 SMS requirements relevant to their roles
Experience & Qualifications
- Essential
- Minimum 8 years' experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- At least 3 years in a senior operational leadership role with direct people and delivery accountability
- Highly developed planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical capability and comfort managing complex, fast-paced operations
- High level of digital competence, including Microsoft 365, ERP systems, Power BI and approved AI tools
- Desirable
- Experience within Aerospace or MRO environments
- Degree in Engineering or Business
- Part 145 (CAA / EASA / FAA) knowledge or training
- Lean or Continuous Improvement certification
Why Join AEM / AMETEK?
- Part of a global, financially strong aerospace group
- High-impact leadership role with real operational ownership
- Opportunity to shape site performance, culture and future capability
- Exposure to complex aerospace MRO operations in a regulated environment
About AEM / AMETEK MRO
AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc. in 2007 and operates as part of AMETEK MRO's Aerospace & Defense Division, a globally recognised provider of third-party Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. Our Ramsgate facility specialises in the repair and overhaul of landing gear, hydraulic actuation assemblies and heat exchangers, serving commercial, regional, general aviation and military markets worldwide. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
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