ILS Manager

MBDA S.A.S.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is seeking Integrated Logistic Support Managers to enhance programme management skills and develop customer-facing abilities. Candidates should possess essential ILS experience and a broad engineering background. Enhanced parental leave, a company bonus up to 21%, and excellent training opportunities are among the benefits offered.

Benefits

Company Bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential to have ILS experience.
• Broad based engineering background is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Weapon Systems support models is a plus.

Skills

ILS Experience

Broad based engineering background

Predictive logistics models understanding

Prioritisation skills

Strategic planning of support work

Education

Degree in a numerate/technical discipline

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within our Customer Support business area for a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our ability to support our next generation Missile systems to our worldwide customer base. These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally within MBDA.

Qualifications

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it's designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Benefits

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities