Production Support Lead

Airbus; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Belfast seeks a Production Support Leader to manage tooling and production consumables. This role involves leading a diverse team and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have leadership experience and be educated to HND/degree level, with knowledge of SAP and financial planning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in leading diverse teams.
• Proven ability to deliver improvement projects.
• Practical knowledge in financial planning and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enablement team for tooling and production consumables.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using lean tools.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Financial planning

Knowledge of SAP systems

Education

HND/degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description:

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Belfast

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options

• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

We're looking for a Production Support Leader to join our Enablement team, where you will be responsible for providing tooling, equipment, and production consumables to support our operations. You'll ensure the team is developed and empowered to meet the business's needs while focusing on continuous improvement. This includes leading cost reduction initiatives, implementing lean manufacturing techniques, and developing strategies for future technologies. You will also manage project support, liaise with key stakeholders, and ensure all work meets strict EHS and airworthiness standards.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Lead and manage the Enablement team to provide essential tooling, hand tools, and production consumables, focusing on waste reduction and lean principles.

• Drive continuous improvement activities using the Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP) process and other lean tools to boost operational excellence.

• Develop and implement future strategies for the Enablement area, introducing new technologies and processes to support production rate readiness.

• Manage budgets for NPO, NRC, and CAPEX, ensuring financial targets are met and providing financial planning support.

• Ensure the team operates with the highest safety and airworthiness standards and drive improvements in the working environment.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in leading or managing a diverse team within a manufacturing environment

• Educated to HND/degree level or have equivalent experience.

• Proven ability to plan and deliver improvement projects.

• Knowledge of SAP systems and processes.

• Practical knowledge of financial planning and control.

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Production Planning & Scheduling

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