Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Location:
United Kingdom, Bordon

Category:
Manufacturing

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Job Description:

This role is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Bordon Manufacturing Facility. The position takes ownership of day-to-day facility operations, health and safety compliance, production planning, materials control, stakeholder management, while also leading a team to ensure efficient production, adherence to quality standards, and delivery to schedule.

Job Responsibility:

Act as the Site Manager for the Bordon Manufacturing Facility, overseeing day-to-day operations, health and safety compliance, and production output
Line management of direct reports, including team development, training, and succession planning
Primary point of contact for the Bordon site and management-level interface with SSTL Guildford
Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including operational hazard risk management and COSHH
Oversee the production plan through ERP to support project demands and external customer requirements
Generate and maintain manufacturing requirement plans and align them with production plans
Review and resolve production capacity clashes, including make/buy decisions and external manufacturing
Support internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, addressing corrective actions (CARs) and observations
Ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) considerations are incorporated during project and engineering reviews
Oversee Bordon Materials Control and Goods In, ensuring stock accuracy, adherence to stock control measures, and compliance with shelf-life requirements
Maintain accurate records for hazardous materials (COSHH) and ensure the security of warehouse/stores areas
Attend customer-facing meetings, reviews, and progress updates to represent the Bordon facility
Coordinate and manage external work while providing customer reporting
Work closely with Composites DFM colleagues to provide schedule and cost input for bid activities related to internal and external projects
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and proactively address potential single points of failure
Other activities and responsibilities as delegated by the Production Director, including acting as delegate in certain meetings / forums

Requirements:

Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in the production of complex mechanical and composite assemblies in a high-precision, high-value, and low-volume environment (preferably space/aerospace)
A thorough understanding of mechanical and composite manufacturing techniques, including CNC and manual machining principles and processes
Experience with materials control and ERP/MRP systems, with knowledge of SAP advantageous but not essential (training provided)
Experience in facility management and health and safety operations, including COSHH management
ONC/HNC or Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Production Engineering
A strong educational background with additional training in leadership is advantageous
IOSH Managing Safely would be advantageous

Nice to have:

Knowledge of SAP
Additional training in leadership
IOSH Managing Safely

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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