Production Lead — High-Reliability Manufacturing
Airbus S.A.S.
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Job summary
Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production team and optimise resources to deliver high‑reliability products on time and within cost targets.
The role focuses on managing global production planning, interfacing with the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a safe working environment. A SC security clearance is required.
Qualifications
- Experience leading production teams in a high‑reliability manufacturing environment.
- Experience with project planning and P6 scheduling across multiple parallel projects.
- Proven ability to manage work packages and drive shop floor improvements.
- Familiarity with manufacturing systems; SAP MES knowledge is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Lead and engage a production team to meet time, quality, cost, and safety targets.
- Balance manpower and machines to optimise production resources.
- Define and update global production plans for parallel projects.
- Interface with shop floor to ensure alignment with the production plan.
- Drive continuous improvement across the production environment.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.
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Job description
Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead the production team and optimise resources to deliver high‑reliability products on time and within cost targets.
The role focuses on managing global production planning, interfacing with the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a safe working environment. A SC security clearance is required.
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