Manufacturing Operations Leader – Lean Excellence

Safran UK; Burnley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour working week

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

On-site catering facilities

Job summary

Safran UK is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager in Burnley to lead a key production area, delivering world-class performance across SQCDPI. The role emphasizes people development, continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration to meet customer requirements.

You will drive Lean initiatives, manage budgets, plan resources, and ensure safety and quality standards while developing teams 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 a regulated manufacturing environment focused on quality and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate large teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

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.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing management systems

Job description

Safran UK is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager in Burnley to lead a key production area, delivering world-class performance across SQCDPI. The role emphasizes people development, continuous improvement and cross‑functional collaboration to meet customer requirements.

You will drive Lean initiatives, manage budgets, plan resources, and ensure safety and quality standards while developing teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.