Head of Operations

Head of Operations Role Purpose Lead end-to-end operations across a precision multi-axis CNC machining business to deliver Right First Time quality, industry-leading OTIF performance, and competitive cost. The Head of Operations owns the production system—from sales handover and planning through machining, special processes/sub-contract management, assembly, inspection, and despatch—driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development in line with growth strategy across Aerospace, Defence, and Industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety, Compliance & Governance
   • Champion a zero-harm culture; ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation and customer/prime contractor requirements.
   • Maintain and continuously improve certifications (e.g., AS9100 Rev D / ISO 9001); ensure robust change control, risk management, PPAP/FAI and control of special processes.
   • Ensure Defence sector compliance where applicable (e.g., export controls...