Production Manager – High‑Reliability Manufacturing

Airbus S.A.S.; Arreton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

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 production team and optimise resource planning to deliver high‑reliability products on time, to quality and within cost targets. You will work closely with the shop floor, update global production plans, and drive continuous improvement in a safe environment.

The role requires experience in production leadership, project planning, and SAP MES knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production and optimizing resource planning in a high‑reliability environment.
• Experience with project planning, P6 scheduling, and global production plans across multiple projects.
• Experience in work package management, team leadership and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Experience with manufacturing systems; knowledge of SAP MES is advantageous.
• Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and engage a production team to meet time, quality, cost, and safety requirements.
• Execute Management Resource Planning to optimize facility and resource availability on the shop floor.
• Define and update global production planning for multiple parallel projects.
• Interface with the shop floor to ensure effective communication and alignment with production plans.
• Manage work packages and drive continuous improvement across production environments.
• Ensure manufacturing outputs are delivered safely and in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Production leadership

Resource planning

P6 scheduling

Global production planning

Work package management

SAP MES

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead a production team and optimise resource planning to deliver high‑reliability products on time, to quality and within cost targets. You will work closely with the shop floor, update global production plans, and drive continuous improvement in a safe environment.

The role requires experience in production leadership, project planning, and SAP MES knowledge.