Aerospace Assemblies Process Lead

Safran S.A.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Pension plan - employer contribution

Life insurance

Share purchase scheme

On-site catering

Cycle to work

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Process Manager - Assemblies to lead an assembly manufacturing area, ensuring on-time, safe and high-quality outputs. You will drive SQCDP performance, manage a team and coordinate cross-functionally to meet production commitments while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role demands strong leadership, continuous improvement focus and effective communication with stakeholders across the plant and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an assembly manufacturing area in aerospace or similar industries.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality, cost, delivery and people performance.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and lean practices.
• Experience with production scheduling and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Operational Leadership across SQCDP targets.
• Lead continuous improvement and problem solving within the assembly area.
• Manage people, health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with functions to meet production commitments.
• Engage customers and stakeholders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team management

KPI management

SQCDP knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving (QRQC/5 Why/RCCA)

Production planning

Quality improvement

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing qualification

Lean Six Sigma (Desirable)

Tools

QMS/SMS/5S

MPS knowledge

Continuous improvement tools

Job description

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking a Process Manager - Assemblies to lead an assembly manufacturing area, ensuring on-time, safe and high-quality outputs. You will drive SQCDP performance, manage a team and coordinate cross-functionally to meet production commitments while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role demands strong leadership, continuous improvement focus and effective communication with stakeholders across the plant and customers.