Procurment Lead

Morson Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Production Lead based in Birmingham to head aircraft maintenance and modification operations for aerospace clients.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of maintenance technicians and certifiers, ensuring efficient delivery of scheduled and unscheduled work while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading aircraft maintenance and modification teams.
• Knowledge of EASA/FAA/CAA/EMAR regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage safety, quality and delivery in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier maintenance teams to ensure safe, on-time aircraft production and maintenance activities.
• Lead and participate in daily meetings with the modification supplier counterpart.
• Promote a culture of excellence in maintenance planning, safety and quality control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the daily build plan is delivered safely and on schedule by supplier teams.
• Lead daily operations action-tracker meetings to resolve issues and remove roadblocks.
• Coordinate with multifunctional support groups to resolve aircraft issues and ensure updates are communicated.
• Interpret manufacturing issues to maintain production progress and address recurring problems by following processes.
• Agree and communicate the second-shift build plan with first-shift management and the IE scheduler.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Aviation regs

Safety culture

Stakeholder mgmt

Team building

Education

Engineering degree

Degree in engineering

Job description

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a production Lead to be based out of Birmingham, on behalf of our Aerospace clients, on an initial contracting basis.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to take a pivotal role in leading aircraft maintenance and modification operations at our client’s Repair Station in Birmingham. The successful candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary operations team of maintenance technicians and certifiers.

The primary focus of the role is to ensure the efficient delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs, and modifications, supporting the successful completion of aircraft projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and manage supplier maintenance teams to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of aircraft production, modification, and maintenance activities.
• Lead and participate in daily meetings with the modification supplier counterpart.
• Promote a culture of excellence in maintenance planning and control, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the daily build plan is delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule by supplier maintenance teams.
• Lead daily operations action-tracker meetings to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and support delivery in coordination with functional support teams.
• Coordinate with multifunctional support groups to resolve aircraft issues, track actions, and ensure updates are communicated appropriately.
• Interpret manufacturing issues to maintain production progress and address chronic or recurring problems by ensuring processes are followed and teams work collaboratively.
• Agree and communicate the second-shift build plan with first-shift management and the IE scheduler.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience working on or managing aircraft build or maintenance activities in a civilian or military environment.
• Ability to provide knowledge-based leadership and apply technical and human factors expertise when managing maintenance staff in line with industry and organisational requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey organisational and technical requirements to staff and ensure Maintenance Controllers and Team Leads support the delivery of business targets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and peer groups at all levels, including cross-functional teams, programmes, and customers.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of EASA, FAA, CAA, or MAA regulations, aviation Quality Assurance, and Safety Management System processes.
• Ability to manage teams effectively to maintain workflow, schedule adherence, and workload control, achieving on-time completion, budget targets, and first-time quality standards.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical documents, technical drawings, and associated Authorised Technical Publications to support and guide teams as required.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to adapt leadership style to suit the needs of the team and the situation.
• Ability to embed our client’s values and behaviours within the team.
• Ability to work independently under pressure while managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with supply chain management and logistics relating to aircraft maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft Maintenance Licence, A&P, EASA, EMAR, CAA, or equivalent.
• Degree-level education in an engineering discipline.

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