Details:
- Salary: £90,000 - 120,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Basingstoke Hampshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
An experienced Site Director is sought to lead a complex aerospace & defence manufacturing operation, driving performance across safety, quality, delivery and cost. The role holds full accountability for site operations, leadership teams and cultural development, ensuring operational excellence, continuous improvement and alignment with broader business objectives within a highly technical environment.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the aerospace & defence and manufacturing sector. They are a medium-sized company known for their commitment to operational excellence and high-quality output.
Description
Site Director, Basingstoke:
Leads the development and implementation of manufacturing operational plans, anticipating complex issues, challenges and opportunities, and ensuring integration with the wider company strategy
Sets business unit operational priorities, analyses performance, motivates teams to deliver and drives operational excellence, supporting growth through efficiency, margin improvement and EBITDA performance
Identifies and communicates the actions needed to implement manufacturing and production strategy, ensuring teams understand how operational plans support the overall business mission, vision and goals
Develops and proposes annual business plans, ensuring alignment with the wider company strategy, including financial and headcount planning, target setting and key project delivery
Collaborates closely with commercial and sales teams to ensure growth strategies are achievable, while delivering a strong customer experience and maintaining key relationships
Drives the adoption of new business practices and continuous improvement methodologies, effectively managing change across the operation
Identifies and manages key stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and engagement across the organisation
Collaborates closely with commercial and sales teams to ensure growth strategies are achievable, while delivering a strong customer experience and maintaining key relationships
Drives the adoption of new business practices and continuous improvement methodologies, effectively managing change across the operation
Identifies and manages key stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and engagement across the organisationProfile
Site Director, Basingstoke:
A successful Site Director should have:
A proven track record in a senior leadership role within the Defence or Aerospace - manufacturing industry.
Strong expertise in operations management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving organisational change.
A degree in engineering, business management, or a related field.Job Offer
Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £120,000 per annum.
A professional and supportive working environment in Basingstoke
The chance to make a tangible impact within the industrial and manufacturing industry