Operations Leader

GE Aviation; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking an Operations Leader to provide day-to-day leadership within the production area. The role involves maximizing team culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective production management. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to foster a high-performing team environment.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Private Medical Cover

Holiday Hourly Equivalent of 26 Days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Track record of managing and coaching high performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for SQDC and productivity within the production area.
• Drive continuous improvements through FLIGHT DECK.
• Support Business Leader in strategic development.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Lean Problem Solving Tools

Process Improvement Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary
The Operations Leader will support the Business Leader in providing day to day leadership to Cell Leaders and hourly shop floor employees within an area or business segment, maximising the development of a team culture and driving employee engagement.

Job Description

Role Summary

• Responsible for SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and Productivity within the production area.
• Responsible for driving internal and external customer satisfaction and positive customer relationships through on time delivery of quality product.
• Responsible for delivering continuous improvement activity and projects to meet operational targets.
• Responsible for building and maintaining high engagement of employees within the production area.
• Drive continuous improvements through FLIGHT DECK and utilise problem solving tools to drive improvement actions
• Support Business Leader in growing and developing the production area.
• To deputise for Business Leader as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide area leadership and liaise with support areas (Lean, Quality, Planning, EHS, HR etc ) in the setting of KPIs and achievement of goals with respect to SQDC and Productivity
• Act as a people leader for cell leaders within the production area.
• Responsible for managing day to day capacity planning in the business area and liaising with the Planning team to monitor and make required changes to the area capacity plan
• Pursue state of the art technology and processes to enhance product/process predictability and deliver quality requirements
• Responsible for monitoring production targets including TAT, productivity and labour hours and developing metrics to align with each
• In conjunction with the Business Leader select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership and direction to assigned personnel (Cell Leaders and hourly employees) and drive employee engagement
• Leadership and support of Quality approval cycle in line with area of responsibility.
• Promote labour flexibility throughout the area
• Maintain a culture of compliance and integrity and promote the GE Beliefs within the teams
• Interface with other organisations and key stakeholders to ensure production requirements are met
• Ensure communication of key business / customer issues to employees and promote two way communication
• Support Business Leader in the strategic development and planning of manpower, equipment and other resources to meet business demands
• Embrace FLIGHT DECK: Respect for people. Drive continuous improvement through problem solving continuum and ensuring a robust Kaizen funnel for Production through Genba and collaboration with site Lean Leadership
• Deputise for Business Leader and cover for Cell Leader role as required

Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role including process improvement tools/productivity tools and Lean problem solving tools
• Track record of managing and coaching high performing teams, driving team engagement and individual development
• Strong interpersonal, coaching and leadership skills
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to challenge status quo
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems
• Prior experience with regulatory agencies and knowledge of requirements
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills

Flexible Working

GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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.

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Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

Relocation Assistance Provided: No