Manufacturing Director

Manufacturing DirectorOur PE backed client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of machined graphite, EDM consumables and overall EDM solutions, serving customers across a wide range of aerospace and industrial markets. With a specific focus on their core growth in the global aerospace sector, we are seeking a NEW and experienced Manufacturing Director who will strategically and practically lead the global manufacturing deliverables of the business.The Manufacturing Director is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing operations across the Company''s UK and US facilities, ensuring world-class levels of safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer satisfaction.This executive leadership role will drive operational excellence, capacity expansion, continuous improvement and strategic growth initiatives across both regions. The successful candidate will combine strong operational leadership, engineering expertise and commercial awareness to establish scalable manufacturing systems, foster a high-performance culture and support the company''s growth objectives in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy, tooling and precision engineering markets.Reporting to the CEO, as an operational lead with a particular exposure to precision machining in aerospace, the Manufacturing Director will lead all manufacturing activities across UK and US operations. Specifically, you will: Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support business growth, profitability, and ..... full job details .....