Production Lead

Manpower UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Birmingham is seeking a Production Lead to oversee aircraft maintenance and modification operations at our Repair Station. The role manages a multidisciplinary team of technicians and certifiers to ensure safe, on-time delivery of maintenance and modifications.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aircraft build/maintenance, strong leadership, and comprehensive knowledge of aviation regulations (EASA/FAA/CAA). Onsite work in Birmingham with BPSS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience on or leading aircraft build or maintenance projects.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes and safety standards.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier maintenance teams to deliver aircraft production, modification and maintenance.
• Lead daily meetings with modification supplier counterpart and plan schedules.
• Promote safety, quality and efficiency in maintenance planning and control.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance leadership

Supplier coordination

Safety focus

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge (EASA/FAA/CAA)

Education

Engineering degree

Aircraft Maintenance Licence / EASA / EMAR / CAA

Job description

Production Lead (BBBH449928) Birmingham, England

Location: Birmingham Onsite

Duration: August 2027

Clearance: BPSS

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 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 E-7 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, preferably on the B737 or a similar aircraft type, with a minimum of 12 months experience.
• 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 company 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.
• Familiarity with 737NG base maintenance processes.