Production & Planning Manager, High‑Reliability Manufacturing

Airbus S.A.S.; Hampnett; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth is seeking a Production Manager to lead a high‑reliability manufacturing team. You will optimise resource planning, manage multiple projects, and ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality products on a safe shop floor.

You will drive production planning, interface with the shop floor, and lead continuous improvement. SAP MES experience is advantageous, with Airbus supporting personal development within a diverse, growing environment.

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 parallel projects.
• Experience with work package management, team leadership, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Experience with manufacturing systems; SAP MES knowledge is advantageous.
• Airbus supports personal growth with customised development solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Production management

Resource planning

P6 scheduling

Global production planning

Work package management

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 resource planning, manage multiple projects, and ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality products on a safe shop floor.

You will drive production planning, interface with the shop floor, and lead continuous improvement. SAP MES experience is advantageous, with Airbus supporting personal development within a diverse, growing environment.