Operations Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Team Development

Safran S.A.; Haggate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. Burnley is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a key production area and deliver world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and Inventory.

You will guide production teams, manage resource planning and continuous improvement, while collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer requirements and drive lean initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations - Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of MRP/MRPII processes and production planning principles.
• Demonstrable experience leading large teams and developing talent.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, process compliance and operational KPIs.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders across Production, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

SAP

Communication

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Manufacturing systems

Workforce management tools

Job description

Safran S.A. Burnley is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a key production area and deliver world-class performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and Inventory.

You will guide production teams, manage resource planning and continuous improvement, while collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer requirements and drive lean initiatives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.