We have an excellent opportunity for a results-driven, continuous-improvement-focused Operations Associate Director to join the Leadership Team at HS Marston in Wolverhampton, UK.  This role is ideally suited to an experienced leader with a strong manufacturing background and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.

Role Overview:

• In this role, you will lead, mentor, coach, and develop the Operations Management Team while fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.

• You will have full responsibility for the Operations function, including Operational Excellence, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Logistics. 

• You will lead an operations management team and approximately 150 indirect reports, delivering over $200M in annual sales and executing the site’s Operations strategy. 

• As a member of the site Leadership Team, contribute to building and sustaining a high-performance culture aligned with Collins Aerospace vision, values, and behaviours 

• Create, align, and execute operational strategies that enable business success and long-term growth 

• Lead the Operations team to achieve outstanding delivery, quality, and cost performance, while building functional capability and accountability 

• Evolve operational capabilities to meet current and future customer requirements and enable new commercial opportunities 

• Serve as the primary senior interface with key supporting functions including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and HR 

• Manage operational budgets to promote profitability and ensure resources are effectively deployed within agreed financial parameters 

• Mentor, coach, and develop leaders across the Operations organisation to build a strong and sustainable management team 

Skills / Experience we value:

• Strong results orientation with the ability to evaluate, prioritise, and act upon core business targets including Quality, Cost, and Delivery 

• Customer-focused leader with broad experience managing complex production activities, particularly assembly, fabrication, and machining, across multiple customer and supplier interfaces 

• Demonstrated ability to motivate, engage, and support teams to achieve operational and business objectives 

• Solid understanding of structured problem-solving techniques and their application in resolving production and quality issues 

• Working knowledge of Lean principles and applied continuous improvement practices, with a passion for improving operational performance 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation 

• Experience gained within Operations / Manufacturing environment with demonstrated knowledge of automation and welding proceses.

What We Offer:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• Competitive base salary and benefits package

• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays plus the option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year

• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%

• Private Medical Insurance

• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)

• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation

• Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits platform

• Support with professional fees

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Employee recognition schemes

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• and so much more!

Security Clearance:

This position may involve access to export-controlled information and hardware. Employment is subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and, where required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Apply now to learn more!