Assembly Director - Aerospace

Burnley

11 months ago

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As a Assembly Director, you will be responsible for driving the human, financial, and industrial business unit operations. Your key responsibilities will include industrialising, producing, and ensuring product quality at the targeted cost to the business. You will also ensure the advancement of business unit operations according to the continuous improvement plan and assure customer satisfaction in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.

Our client is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine's, providing products and services that equip all aircraft types, including regional, business, short, medium, and long-range commercial aircraft. With expertise in nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance, and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide concurrent engineering support to external suppliers for produced parts.
Ensure manufacturability by internal or external achievement in the context of development, production, and series parts.
Manage detailed design, industrialisation, and modifications.
Manufacture products consistent with the technical definition using the best production management resources and systems.
Manage internal inventory levels and costs.
Assure manufacturing and support for spare and service parts throughout the life of the product.
Ensure the security and integrity of the data provided within the information systems.
Drive projects to improve information systems.
Assure the targets set for the direct and indirect costs and the operating values for the UAP.
Implement the HR policy in coordination with the HR Department.
Ensure vacancies are filled by qualified personnel and that on-boarding, training, and skills development plans are in place.
Manage the union relations for the business unit.
Develop and manage succession and talent management plans.
Identify risks and develop robust improvement plans for Health, Safety, and Environmental considerations.Benefits:

Competitive salary + car allowance
37-hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
Flexi-time scheme allowing two half days or one full day off per month
33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with an option to purchase an additional 5 days
10% employer pension contribution and 5% employee contribution with the option to increase through tax-efficient salary exchange
Eligiblity company bonus
Support for continuous professional development and career development
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
Option to purchase company shares with additional free shares from the company
Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa with a 54% discount as a gold member
Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme offering mental health support, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, and physiotherapy
Discounts on high street purchases through the benefits platform
Long service awards providing monetary awards and additional annual leave
Relaxed dress code on Fridays
Support for flexible workingExpertise Required:

Global and trans-functional vision of the UAP
Detailed vision of the production processes and the company's supply chain
Proficiency in the MRPII process and business economics
Team management in a matrix environment
Proficiency in communicating with English-speaking UAP/Suppliers, both verbally and in writing
APICS CPIM or working towards or other relevant business qualification
Familiarity with information systems used in the supply chain (e.g., ERP, Supplier Portal)
Strong decision-making and negotiation skills
Ability to analyse complex problems, summarise them, and find solutions
Capacity to gauge the importance of drifts and anticipate consequencesIf you are passionate about driving business unit operations and ensuring product quality, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our client, a leading organisation within the aerospace sector

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