Aerospace Manufacturing Leader - Lean Ops & People Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour week

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

Additional 5 days annual leave

Life insurance 4x

Training & career development

Enhanced sickness & maternity/paternit

On-site catering

Job summary

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a key production area, driving world-class SQCDPI performance and engaging teams to deliver customer requirements.

You will shape manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement, lean culture, and cross-functional collaboration, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Operations Management role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and production planning (MRP/MRPII).
• Experience in regulated manufacturing with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate large teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement, managing change, and delivering operational results.
• Financially aware, with an understanding of industrial costs, forecasting, and KPIs.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing operations to achieve customer delivery targets.
• Ensure products are delivered on time and in full against production plans and MRP requirements.
• Drive performance across SQCDPI metrics.
• Lead daily QRQC reviews and operational routines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards.
• Develop and implement Business Continuity Plans to safeguard production output.
• Lead, coach and develop manufacturing teams to maximise performance and engagement.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Manage employee performance, attendance and disciplinary processes where required.
• Foster strong relationships with employee representatives and unions.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive a "Right First Time" culture across all manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Act as a site ambassador for 5S and visual management standards.
• Resource & Business Management
• Ensure manufacturing capacity aligns with business demand.
• Manage budgets and resources in line with business objectives.
• Monitor productivity, utilisation, yield, scrap and inventory performance.
• Support capital investment planning and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Production planning

MRP/MRPII

Cross-functional

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Continuous improvement

SAP

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safran Nacelles in Burnley is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a key production area, driving world-class SQCDPI performance and engaging teams to deliver customer requirements.

You will shape manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement, lean culture, and cross-functional collaboration, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost in a fast-paced aerospace environment.