Production Manager (Aerospace)
Are you ready to take the controls in a fast-paced aerospace environment where precision and performance are paramount?

This is a unique opportunity for a Production Manager to lead a high-performing workshop team, ensuring seamless operations that keep aircraft flying safely and on time. Join a company where innovation, teamwork, and engineering excellence come together to achieve ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the Lead: Collaborate daily with team leaders to set and achieve ambitious production goals that support critical aerospace projects.
  
  
• Customer Focus: Act as a key point of contact for customer priorities and queries, ensuring smooth communication and timely updates.
  
  
• Operational Command: Oversee the management of subcontract repairs, internal reworks, and contract orders, keeping projects on schedule and within scope.
  
  
• On-Wing Excellence: Coordinate and manage "on-wing" maintenance teams, ensuring swift responses to urgent Aircraft on Ground (AOG) requirements.
  
  
• Resource Mastery: Conduct Work in Progress (WIP) reviews, monitor production timelines, and dynamically reallocate spares and resources to meet tight deadlines.
  
  
• Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with the purchasing team to tackle supply challenges, ensuring parts and materials are ready when needed.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement: Provide actionable feedback on process inefficiencies, driving initiatives that enhance workflow and performance.
  
  
• Team Empowerment: Lead, inspire, and develop team leaders, fostering a high-performance culture and unlocking their full potential.
  
  
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct performance reviews and offer constructive coaching to keep individuals and the team aligned with strategic objectives.
  
  
• Operational Efficiency: Implement smart systems and procedures to optimise production efficiency while maintaining exceptional safety and quality standards.
  
  
• Policy & Reporting: Shape departmental policies, analyse productivity data, and prepare detailed reports that keep stakeholders informed and projects on course.
  
  What You’ll Bring
  
  
• A-Level or equivalent qualification.
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in an aerospace engineering or aviation-related environment.
  
  
• A deep understanding of people management principles and workload planning to achieve production targets.
  
  
• Proficiency in relevant administrative systems and software applications.
  
  
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
  
  Core Competencies
  
  
• Leadership and mentoring
  
  
• Planning and organising
  
  
• Resource and performance management
  
  
• Problem-solving and adaptability
  
  
• Team collaboration and effective delegation
  
  What’s in It for You?
  
  
• Competitive Salary: Rewarding excellence with a generous package.
  
  
• Profit Share: Be part of our success story with annual profit-sharing.
  
  
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a structured 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).
  
  
• Enhanced Holiday Package: 31 days off, including public holidays, with an additional holiday bonus scheme.
  
  
• Career Development: Access to nationally recognised training and career growth opportunities.
  
  
• All the Gear You Need: Full company uniform and personal protective equipment provided.
  
  
• Well-Being Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical advice and support when you need it.
  
  Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates selected for prescreening