Lean Manufacturing Lead – Composites & Operations

Thompson Aero; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead a cross-functional team within the Composites department. The role focuses on capacity planning, production scheduling to the Master Production Schedule, and driving lean improvements across operations.

You will ensure regulatory quality, health and safety compliance, manage MRP system usage, and lead continuous improvement projects. The position requires experience in regulated manufacturing and a strong track record in lean

Qualifications

• Requires third level qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in composites manufacturing or aerospace a plus.
• Strong skills in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team to deliver on MPS requirements and schedules.
• Drive capacity planning within budgeted manning and cost levels.
• Implement lean principles to reduce operating costs and improve productivity.
• Ensure quality, health and safety requirements are met and improved.
• Participate in RCCA investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Capacity Planning

Continuous Improvement

KPI Reporting

Cross Training

Team Leadership

Education

Third Level Qualification or Equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead a cross-functional team within the Composites department. The role focuses on capacity planning, production scheduling to the Master Production Schedule, and driving lean improvements across operations.

You will ensure regulatory quality, health and safety compliance, manage MRP system usage, and lead continuous improvement projects. The position requires experience in regulated manufacturing and a strong track record in lean