MRO Operations Leader – Drive Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Profils; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer贡献

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Training and mobility opportunities

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK seeks an experienced MRO Operations Manager to lead day-to-day maintenance activities within a Part 145 environment at our Wolverhampton site. You will drive production performance, resource planning and safety compliance while delivering on quality and financial targets.

You will manage teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and partner with customers and suppliers to optimise maintenance workflows and ensure on-time delivery in a demanding aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within an aviation MRO, aircraft maintenance, component repair or related aerospace maintenance environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK CAA / EASA Part 145 regulations and associated maintenance organisation requirements
• Experience managing maintenance operations, production activities and operational teams
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience
• Experience in maintenance planning, production control, workforce planning and resource allocation
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance certification, release-to-service processes and certifying staff responsibilities
• Experience managing operational budgets, expenditure and financial performance
• Understanding of quality management systems, compliance monitoring, audits and corrective actions
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS), Human Factors and operational risk management
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing operational priorities and deliver results in a demanding maintenance environment

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and operations to deliver safe, efficient service aligned with customer requirements and regulatory standards
• Drive production performance through effective workflow, resource utilisation and capacity management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, procedures and quality standards; support audits and corrective actions
• Champion safety culture, Human Factors, SMS and risk management
• Lead, develop and manage operational teams including planning, training and succession
• Oversee resources, facilities and equipment to support maintenance activities and growth
• Manage budgets and performance; drive productivity and cost control
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders; lead continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

MRO management

Aviation maintenance

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Production planning

Budget management

Safety & risk management

Job description

Safran Actuation Systems UK seeks an experienced MRO Operations Manager to lead day-to-day maintenance activities within a Part 145 environment at our Wolverhampton site. You will drive production performance, resource planning and safety compliance while delivering on quality and financial targets.

You will manage teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and partner with customers and suppliers to optimise maintenance workflows and ensure on-time delivery in a demanding aerospace setting.