Operations Manager

Position Summary Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Operations Manager. Full time permanent position 39 hours per week

Job location:

Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
. Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day and week to week delivery of the operations function, allowing the GM to focus on strategic improvement and driving accountability, stability, and continuous improvement across machining and assembly operations for precision‑engineered aerospace components. The role combines hands‑on shop‑floor leadership, with technical problem‑solving, ensuring processes are robust, efficient, and compliant with aerospace standards.

Working closely with all other functions to create a one team approach and drive a right first-time mentality. This position suits experienced aerospace professionals who have progressed from machining or technical roles into leadership, production support, or operational improvement.

Perks and Benefits A company culture that promotes work life balance

Access to mental health support

Business performance related bonus

Career development opportunities

Commitment to continued learning and development

Long Service Awards Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service

Free parking
25% off local gym membership

Essential Responsibilities Responsible for creating a strategy to deliver OTIF and meet OTD targets for Wrexham manufacturing activities, ensuring there is a clear plan to achieve production schedules, sales, budgeted operating profit, and working capital targets Oversee Wrexham plant operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and cost-effective management of resources Work with your planning team to coordinate resource planning (personnel, materials, equipment and training) to ensure the company objectives are met, including daily delivery and productivity goals Drive a right first-time quality culture where everyone is aware of what good looks like and what is required of them, set the standard as a role model leader and bring other junior leaders on the journey Work closely with the HR Team to identify performance levels and ensure that your team identify high performers for support, development and progression while working to manager under performers through a get well or exit approach Drive efficiencies and maximise PBIT through CI and Lean knowledge Support NPI and new product introduction, working with engineering to drive a right first-time agenda, reducing scrap and cost Liaise closely with key customers to build a strong relationship, focusing on meeting customer expectations, internal targets and supporting increased sales growth, revenue and PBIT being capable of putting together slides documents and presentations for working issues with customers or feedback sessions with senior colleagues Proactively identify potential business issues and/or constraints, develop risk mitigation plans, and escalate, as appropriate Lead and drive an approach of “one team” across Wrexham, bringing all functions together and working with the GM on a journey to world class Provide motivational leadership and communication to all team associates to ensure understanding and attainment of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory performance objectives Ensure the operation complies with all company policies including MOS (Magellan Operating System) Work with business support to continue to develop as a leader and develop your skills and the skills of your team

Position Requirements Academic:
Relevant degree or at least ten years Aerospace Manufacturing Experience Professional Accreditations:
Aerospace Engineering/ Business Management, CI…