Aircraft Production Manager

☞ Airbus

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Farnborough South East

Category: Marketing / PR Printing / Publishing

Industry: Information Technology Services Defense & Space Computer Software

Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for an Aircraft Production Manager to join Airbus Defence & Space in Farnborough. You will join our Zephyr programme and report to the Chief Engineer.

The Zephyr is a state-of-the-art solar powered ultra-lightweight Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) for use in commercial and military applications.

As the Production Manager you will recruit and manage an operations team to deliver the Zephyr Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment in line with business requirements.

You will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Delivery and industrial ramp up of Zephyr UAV’s platforms to Safety, Quality, Cost and Time using Lean techniques
  • 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
  • Line management, Leadership, Management, recruitment and training of technical production personnel and staff
  • Leadership of technical and administrative support functions (matrix management)
  • Production planning
  • 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

Required Skills And Experience

  • 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

What Airbus Can Offer You

A competitive salary with annual profit share; an ever growing list of company benefits including enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and very strong, very real strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with the Recruitment Business Partner who gets in touch if you are invited to interview. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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