Manager - Logistics & Material Planning

Héroux-Devtek Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace component manufacturer in Nottingham seeks an Operations Manager to ensure that Health and Safety regulations are followed, manage the quality processes, and develop a flexible team. You will be responsible for maintaining operational excellence and collaboration across departments, ensuring that customer-facing program management is executed effectively. The role requires strong communication, delegation skills, and the ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries tied to performance

Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays

Generous pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution

Life Assurance 4 x salary

Medical benefits package from day one

Access to retail and gym discounts

Loyalty bonuses

Supportive environment

Valued diversity culture

Team building social events

Qualifications

• Drive to complete tasks and keep stakeholders informed.
• Ability to persuade and inform verbally and in writing.
• Excellent comprehension of ERP and scheduling.
• Ability to utilise the skills of the team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Develop flexible, appropriately trained teams.
• Maintain Quality Manual sections and ensure compliance.
• Manage transportation costs while meeting budget targets.
• Ensure accurate data in ERP systems.
• Oversee Program Management for direct customers.

Skills

Customer focus

Good communication

ERP comprehension

Excellent delegation

Knowledge of import/export

Resilience

Team-working skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Nottingham landing gear operations span a 48,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to the manufacture of small to medium landing gear components. Recognised as the UK Technical Centre of Excellence, the site specialises in precision machining of aluminium, titanium, and hardened steels. Equipped with advanced technologies, the facility leverages the latest manufacturing innovations and software to drive ongoing business growth and ensure operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Health and Safety rules and regulations are followed, and all direct reports are aware and updated as appropriate and in line with H&SE Management.


• Develop flexible appropriately trained team able to respond to fluctuating workload demands. This includes completing staff appraisals and associated staff development, including fostering a culture of continuous improvements.


• Development and maintenance the appropriate sections of the Quality Manual and ensure compliance to all processes and procedures, ensure staff are trained in procedures, standard operations, and work instructions. Managing audits (internal and external) as required.


• Manage the retention, update and control of all departmental documentation ensuring compliance to internal and external requirements.


• Work in partnership with the Operations Team and other departments to ensure objectives and goals are consistently met.


• Maintain the accuracy of our IT systems to provide accurate data via the ERP (i.e.: LN, Preactor, QuickView).


• Responsible for the MPS review and workload capacity analyses.


• Manage 'special' transport costs ensuring budget and service targets are met.


• Responsible for sourcing, supply and purchasing for the shopfloor.


• Responsible for goods-in and despatch Department.


• Ensure the Program Management (customer facing, LOB, quote, CCW, contract review, order book management) for direct customers in liaison with Runcorn Program Management's team.


• Respond to queries from internal and external suppliers regarding goods receiving and supplier invoicing taking action to resolve the issues as they occur.


• Actively contribute (with appropriate operations staff) to development of control processes to ensure short-, medium- and long-term visibility and management of issues in Production.


• Support supplier invoice queries as appropriate.


• Support and contribute to any improvement activities.


• Contribute to the development of effective KPI's and publish.


• Contribute as appropriate to the Material Review Board.

Qualifications

• Customer focussed with a drive to complete tasks and keep all stakeholders informed.


• Good communicator with ability to persuade and inform colleagues both verbally and in writing.


• Excellent comprehension of ERP and scheduling plan from order entry to delivery.


• Excellent delegator with the ability to utilise the skills and knowledge of the team to achieve goals.


• Good knowledge/experience of import/export requirements.


• Resilient with the ability to cope with unplanned demands and prioritise workload in line with changing demands.


• Strong team-working skills with the ability to motivate others to contribute and complete tasks on time.


• Good attention to detail with a methodical approach to tasks to ensure compliance.


• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures and escalated where appropriate.

About the Company

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually.


• Standard 38.5-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays


• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution


• Life Assurance 4 x salary


• Company funded medical benefits package from day one


• Access to retail and gym discounts


• Loyalty bonuses


• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow


• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.


• Team building social events

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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