Production Delivery Manager (Materials) PTC

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is looking for a Production Delivery Manager specializing in Materials. The role involves leading Material Programmes in a manufacturing setting and ensuring tasks are delivered safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, manage resources effectively, and maintain high operational standards. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including extensive annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development opportunities

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize effectively.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Capability to promote operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Material Programmes in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure safe and enduring material optimisation planning.
• Maintain high personal standards for safety, health, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork

Job description

AWE is currently recruiting for a Production Delivery Manager (Materials)

Location - Basingstoke/Reading

Package - £45,730 dependant on skills and experience plus allowances

Closing date for this role is 4th July 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

AWE is currently recruiting for a Production Delivery Manager - MATERIALS

This role will be to lead and manage Material Programmes in a Manufacturing environment to safely deliver the tasks authorised in the Single Order Book in a safe, secure, clean and cost-effective manner.

Key Accountabilities of this role include:

• Management of materials programme within the tech centre to ensure a safe and enduring material optimisation planning
• Leadership of direct reports to successfully plan and deliver their authorised programmes, tasks and projects to time, cost, and quality
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at specialism or functional level to create and deliver operational plans and to optimise manufacturing performance
• Deliver performance and process improvement in all aspects of operations
• Maintain and promote high personal standards, and team performance, in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player
• Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system

To be successful in this role, you will be required to:

• Provide adequate supervision of the activities within their scope of responsibility
• Planning of operations, and support activities, to ensure delivery of the materials order book
• Allocate correct resources to meet multiple activities that have been forecast in programme
• Manage Key Performance Indicator metrics on schedule, quality, safety, delivery and cost
• Give advice and guidance on career development including coaching, provision of feedback and providing appropriate support
• Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement
• Work effectively with others and building required relationships and interfaces to support delivery of the Programme
• Be responsible for identifying, defining and solving complex operational and management problems in a dynamic environment
• Provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential
• Work with others to form high performing teams
• Adopt a 'See It, Own It, Solve It' mind-set, by identifying obstacles to success and taking ownership to find solutions to those problems
• Be responsible for undertaking other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line and task management, including work at other places within the UK or overseas; this will be done in consultation with you, and in accordance with any requirements contained in your Contract of Employment
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties as aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs; this may include additional roles as set out below (these are subject to your area of work, and where formally agreed by the individual) e.g. First Aider; Ballistic First Aider; RA First Aider; Zone Control Officer; Assistant Zone Control Officer; Facility Liaison Officer / Facility Emergency Controller; Emergency Manager

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role (and be willing and able to work in designated areas - if applicable)

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role.