Job Title: Production Manager
Salary: GBP40,000- GBP50,000 per annum dependent upon experience
Location: Saffron Walden, Essex
An opportunity has become available to join an approved Part 145 MRO as a Production Manager at their site just outside of Saffron Walden, Essex. The company specializes in developing new repairs for aircraft components via Part 21J design and has a full range of C- ratings as well as a CAA BCAR approved aerospace welding workshop. They provide component repairs to a wide range of aircraft operators including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, ATR, and Bombardier.
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the role of the Production Manager is to coordinate production of the company’s workshops in order to achieve agreed Safety, Quality, and production targets in line with the company’s global objectives. The Production Manager will plan and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency and communicate effectively with employees, team leaders, and managers for optimum performance and maximum productivity.
This is a permanent position working Monday- Friday, 8.00am- 4.30pm. The post holder would be expected on site full time; there is no hybrid working available with this role.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Communicate daily with team leaders, employees, and support functions to ensure all safety, quality, and production targets are met.
2. Set objectives for the team in line with the company’s global objectives and manage performance in line with company policy.
3. Support the development of tiered meetings and visual management with the workshop manager.
4. Manage all AOG requirements with support functions.
5. Plan all production work and set a controlled standard to meet Daily/Weekly and Monthly targets.
6. Conduct WIP reviews, look ahead for targets and deadlines, and reallocate spares as necessary.
7. Meet with purchasing on a weekly basis and action points raised from meetings.
8. Feedback system issues to the Process Improvement Coordinator.
9. Develop and drive projects to increase efficiency and maintain growth.
10. Formulate and drive department/unit policies and practices.
11. Facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports for review with the workshop manager.
12. Support the development of a lean culture within the business.
Benefits:
* Annual Profit Share Scheme
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday bonus scheme
* Company Pension
* Health & Wellbeing Programme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Training provided (nationally recognised) and career development opportunities
* Company Uniform provided and all necessary PPE
* Onsite, free parking
* Onsite canteen
About You:
* A Level or equivalent.
* Experience of leading and managing a team within an Aerospace engineering environment.
* Knowledge of people management principles and procedures.
* Knowledge of planning, monitoring, and managing workloads to achieve production targets.
* Knowledge of office administrative procedures.
* Proficient in relevant software applications.
* Knowledge of Lean Process.
* Strong leadership and coaching skills.
* Excellent planning and organizing abilities.
* Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
* Experience in performance management.
* Strong judgment and adaptability.
* Effective decision-making skills.
* Information management skills.
* Resource management capabilities.
* Problem analysis and solving skills.
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