Production Lead

Morson Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Production Lead to oversee aircraft maintenance and modification operations at a Birmingham-based facility on an initial contracting basis. The role requires leadership of a multidisciplinary team of maintenance technicians and certifiers to ensure safe, efficient delivery of scheduled and unscheduled work.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supplier maintenance teams, driving the daily build plan, and resolving issues with a strong emphasis on safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Aircraft Maintenance Licence, A&P, EASA, EMAR, CAA, or equivalent.
• Degree-level education in engineering.
• Experience leading aircraft maintenance projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage aircraft maintenance and modification activities to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with supplier maintenance teams and IE scheduler to align build plans.
• Communicate technical requirements and process improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Lead daily operations meetings and track actions to remove roadblocks and drive delivery.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards (EASA/CAA/FAA) across operations.
• Interpret issues from manufacturing to maintain progress and resolve recurring problems.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace maintenance

Safety management

Stakeholder communication

Supply chain logistics

Cross-functional teams

Education

Engineering degree

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.