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Location: Ramsgate, UK

Business Unit: AEM Limited – AMETEK MRO (Aerospace & Defense)

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for site operations at the Ramsgate facility, including operational delivery, financial performance, people leadership, safety, quality and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Site Lead, the Operations Manager plays a key role in delivering strategic objectives within a regulated aerospace MRO environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Deliver site operational plans aligned to strategic and financial objectives
Lead daily operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, sales and working‑capital targets
Optimise production planning and scheduling to improve efficiency and throughput
Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation and recovery plans
Act as a key operational interface across AEM and with external stakeholders
Lead daily and weekly management routines, including production and performance reviews

Financial & Performance Management

Develop efficient operational processes that control cost and maximise productivity
Manage key operational P&L drivers, including labour efficiency, overheads and absorption
Use KPIs and visual management tools to enable data‑driven decision making
Identify and manage capital investment requirements supporting growth, safety and compliance

People Leadership & Capability

Recruit, develop and performance‑manage operational teams and leaders
Maintain skills matrices, competency records and succession plans
Provide visible, hands‑on leadership on the shop floor
Lead teams through change, improvement initiatives and organisational development
Promote a positive culture aligned to AEM values and behaviours

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Champion a strong safety culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviours
Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety requirements
Lead continuous xlqdzyr improvement activity using acknowledged Lean principles
Ensure operational teams are trained and compliant with Part 145 SMS requirements

Essential

Experience & Qualifications

At least 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Minimum 3 years in a senior operational leadership role with direct accountability
Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving capability
High digital competence, including Microsoft 365 and ERP systems

Desirable

Aerospace or MRO experience
Degree in Engineering or Business
Lean or Continuous Improvement certification
Working knowledge of Part 145 regulatory environments

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