Production Operations Manager

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Production Operations Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. As the Production Operations Manager you recruit and manage a new operations team to deliver the Zephyr Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment in line with business requirements.

Role: Production Operations Manager
Pay: £45 per day Umbrella
Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week, 12 months contract
Location: Farnborough
IR35 : Inside
SC Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities

• Line management, Leadership, Management, recruitment and training of technical production personnel and staff.
• Delivery and industrial ramp up of Zephyr UAV’s platforms to Safety, Quality, Cost and Time using Lean techniques.
• Leadership of Production planning
• Establishment and monitoring of production KPI’s
• Continuous Improvement of the production system in line with business targets
• Health and Safety
• Delivery of a Lean and “Right First Time” Quality culture with associated business systems.
• Leadership of technical and administrative support functions (matrix management).
• Stores planning and inventory control.
• Reporting and performance management of production
• Problem Solving and corrective action delivery.
• Interfacing with MRO / Spares and Repairs teams as necessary

Essential Skills and Experince

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven experience of operational leadership in high technology/ lean production environment
• Able to obtain UK SC Clearance
• Excellent Leadership and management skills in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated Experience solving tactical operational issues in conjunction with strategic longer term topics.

• Knowledge of Aerospace Production techniques and standards
• Knowledge of CFRP production techniques
• Knowledge of avionics installation and test techniques.
• Experience creating new production systems, teams and facilities.
• Flexibility to support multiple production locations.

I you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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