If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Production Delivery Manager Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: £ 45,730 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Production Delivery Manager in the Productions Operations Group within the Explosives Technology Centre in Aldermaston. This role is ideally suited to a candidate who has experience of Leading and Managing teams in a Production manufacturing environment. Working within the Operations Delivery Team the successful candidate will work closely with key stake holders to safely manage production operations. You will be passionate about Continuous Improvement and the development of Production processes to improve efficiency and deliver on time. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Production management experience within manufacturing. Experience in leading and developing teams. Production planning and Delivery Working to and Developing KPI's. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. Strong understanding of quality control processes. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Leading and promoting transformation and development projects. Succession planning to support the business plan. Strategic and integrated business planning. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Leadership of direct reports to successfully plan and deliver their authorised programmes, tasks and projects to time, cost, and quality. Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at specialism or functional level to create and deliver operational plans and to optimise manufacturing performance. Deliver performance and process improvement in all aspects of operations. Maintain and promote high personal standards, and team performance, in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Provide adequate supervision of the activities within their scope of responsibility. Support the planning of operations, and support activities, to ensure delivery of the order book. Allocate correct resources to meet multiple activities that have been forecast in programme. Lead and deliver the Accountability Board (Visual Management Boards) for the area of responsibility. Manage Key Performance Indicator metrics on schedule, quality, safety, delivery and cost. Give advice and guidance on career development including coaching, provision of feedback and providing appropriate support. Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement. Works effectively with others and building required relationships and interfaces to support delivery of the Programme. Responsible for identifying, defining and solving complex operational and management problems in a dynamic environment. Provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential. Work with others to form high performing teams. Adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It' mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems. Responsible for undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line and task management, including work at other places within the UK or overseas; this will be done in consultation with you, and in accordance with any requirements contained in your Contract of Employment. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties as aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs; this may include additional roles as set out below (these are subject to your area of work, and where formally agreed by the individual): e.g. First Aider; Ballistic First Aider; RA First Aider; Zone Control Officer; Assistant Zone Control Officer; Facility Liaison Officer / Facility Emergency Controller; Emergency Manager Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. LI-JW-A Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.