Production Manager – High‑Reliability Manufacturing

Airbus S.A.S.; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead a production team, optimise resource planning (manpower and machines), and deliver high-reliability products on time and within cost targets. You will define global production planning and interface directly with the shop floor to ensure seamless execution and adherence to the overall production plan.

The role involves managing work packages, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading production and optimising resource planning within a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience of 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 of utilizing manufacturing systems; SAP MES knowledge 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, ensuring delivery of multiple projects in parallel according to priorities.
• Interface closely with the shop floor to ensure effective communication and alignment with the production plan.
• Manage allocated work packages and drive continuous improvement across the production environment.
• Ensure all outputs are delivered in a safe, healthy environment, respecting health, safety, and legal regulations.

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead a production team, optimise resource planning (manpower and machines), and deliver high-reliability products on time and within cost targets. You will define global production planning and interface directly with the shop floor to ensure seamless execution and adherence to the overall production plan.

The role involves managing work packages, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and compliance.