Production Leader – High‑Reliability Manufacturing & Planning

Airbus S.A.S.; Compton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead a high‑reliability manufacturing team. You will optimise manpower and machines, align shop floor activities with the global production plan, and ensure delivery on time, to quality, and at cost.

You will manage multiple projects in parallel, drive continuous improvement, and work within a safe, compliant environment. The role requires strong leadership, scheduling (P6), and ERP/MES experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience leading production and optimising resource planning in a high‑reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience in project planning, P6 scheduling, and defining global production plans across multiple parallel projects.
• Experience of work package management, team leadership, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Experience with SAP Manufacturing Execution Systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and engage a production team to meet stringent time, quality, cost, and safety requirements.
• Execute Management Resource Planning to optimise facility and resource availability on the shop floor.
• Define and update the global production planning to deliver multiple projects running in parallel according to priorities.
• Interface closely with the shop floor to ensure effective communication, seamless execution, and alignment with the production plan.
• Manage allocated work packages and drive continuous improvement across the production environment.
• Ensure all manufacturing outputs are delivered in a safe, healthy environment, complying with health, safety and legal regulations.

Skills

Production leadership

P6 scheduling

Global production planning

Work package management

SAP MES knowledge

Tools

SAP MES

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead a high‑reliability manufacturing team. You will optimise manpower and machines, align shop floor activities with the global production plan, and ensure delivery on time, to quality, and at cost.

You will manage multiple projects in parallel, drive continuous improvement, and work within a safe, compliant environment. The role requires strong leadership, scheduling (P6), and ERP/MES experience, with a focus on