Manufacturing & Production Operations Leader

GE Aviation; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Gloucester is looking for a Brockworth Operations leader to oversee manufacturing operations. This role involves optimizing processes, managing production schedules, and leading large teams. Candidates should have significant experience in manufacturing operations and a strong track record in lean methodologies. The position offers relocation assistance and promotes a positive work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Manufacturing & Operations Management is essential.
• Demonstrable track record in Lean manufacturing required.
• Experience in building large complex manufacturing teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations at Brockworth to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Drive lean methodologies to optimize processes.
• Manage production schedules using lean scheduling techniques.

Skills

Manufacturing & Operations Management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description Summary

Here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) at a time of exciting and continued growth, we have an opportunity to join our Dowty team for an initial 12 month fixed term contract, onsite at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth, near Gloucester.

As the Brockworth Operations leader you are responsible and accountable for leading all manufacturing operations (OE, R&O and Shared areas) at Brockworth. In this role, you will be responsible to lead large teams to achieve the sites goals for safety, quality, delivery and cost. You will be expected to resolve complex issues and lead cross functional teams to achieve significant results in required time scales.

You will own and influence budgets and operating plans within operating policy. The role requires high levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen to achieve outcomes. You will need to be able to lead a lean transformation across all levels of the organization to deliver tangible results through daily management into Operating Reviews and innovative breakthroughs into Hoshin Kanri activities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with FLIGHT DECK principles to achieve SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) priorities
• Utilize Hoshin Kanri (strategic alignment) to ensure all operational activities support long-term business objectives
• Drive lean methodologies such as Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and waste elimination to optimize processes
• Implement FLIGHT DECK tools to monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, cycle time, and cost reduction
• Manage production schedules and ensure on-time delivery of products or services using lean scheduling techniques (e.g., pull systems, Kanban)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen and Kata practices
• Communicates complex messages and negotiate internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influence peers to take action and negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers
• Establish and sustain a culture that promotes a positive work environment
• Coordination and collaboration with cross functional teams across multiple areas for planning, execution and documentation to meet the customer needs
• Participate in Supply S&OP to ensure that Operational capacity is maintained at the required standard
• Develop and manage budgets for operational departments, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards
• Establish an effective communication plan with all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience and proven results in Manufacturing & Operations Management
• Demonstrable track record in Lean manufacturing and culture change
• Experience of building and leading large complex manufacturing/production teams
• Sense of urgency in dealing with issues and tasks
• Leadership skills and ability to lead across the organization
• Ability to build partnerships and trust, while successfully influencing others and leading high performance teams in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to organize, assess, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables
• Strong Presentation skills, oral and written communication.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Technical background in Aviation
• Lead initiatives of significant scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Experience working and partnering with Trade Unions.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes