MRO Operations Manager

Profils; Wolverhampton; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

MRO management

Aviation maintenance

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Production planning

Budget management

Safety & risk management

Descripción del empleo

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class center for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

Your role:

As MRO Operations Manager you'll be responsible for the overall management, coordination and performance of the organisation's day-to-day maintenance and operational activities within an approved Part 145 maintenance environment.

The position has overall responsibility for production performance, workforce planning, resource utilisation, operational cost control and continuous improvement. Working closely all functions, the MRO Operations Manager will ensure the business meets its operational commitments, achieves financial targets and develops its maintenance capability in line with business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all maintenance and operational activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery in line with customer requirements, regulatory standards and agreed schedules
• Drive production performance through effective management of workflow, resource utilisation, operational capacity and work-in-progress (WIP)
• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company procedures and quality standards, supporting audits, investigations and corrective actions as required
• Champion a strong safety culture, promoting Human Factors, risk management, Safety Management System (SMS) principles and continuous regulatory compliance
• Lead, develop and manage operational teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, competence management, training, performance and succession planning
• Oversee operational resources, facilities, tooling and equipment to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in support of business growth
• Manage operational budgets and performance, driving productivity, cost control, efficiency improvements and delivery against commercial objectives
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders while leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, service delivery and business growth

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

• 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

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Job location

Europe, UK, England

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.