Project Controls Manager

Safran; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Guildford is seeking an experienced professional to enhance supplier performance through effective evaluation and improvement strategies. The role involves facilitating monthly performance reviews, utilizing ERP tools like SAP, and establishing action plans to meet operational goals. Candidates should possess strong skills in Microsoft Office, problem-solving techniques, and the ability to assess supplier capabilities. The position offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Barista coffee on site

Generous 10% pension contributions

Health cash back scheme

Annual bonus up to 5%

Company sick pay

Dedicated Benefits Portal

Ample free parking

Points system for commuting

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Ability to improve supplier performance through effective tools and lean methodologies.
• Skilled in process flow validation and capacity analysis.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, particularly with DMAIC techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly supplier reviews in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Utilize performance measures and communicate results internally and externally.
• Prepare and plan the monthly supplier performance review.
• Establish action plans with suppliers to achieve operational goals.
• Conduct supplier visits regularly, considering performance metrics.
• Assess supplier capabilities for current and future needs.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

SAP

Lean methodologies

Problem-solving skills

DMAIC techniques

Job description

Company Overview

Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group. 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) Hybrid working - on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly supplier reviews in collaboration with Supplier Quality Manager, Supplier Development Engineer, Purchasing and Procurement departments, buyers and present to management as required.
• Utilise measures (OTD and scorecards) and communicate overall performance (Milestones of industrialisation, supply‑Chain OTD and Quality PPM) internally and externally.
• Prepare, plan and facilitate the monthly supplier performance review.
• Establish action plans with the suppliers aimed at achieving operational objectives and monitor the implementation.
• Coordinate and attend supplier visits (frequency 2‑3 visits per week) with purchasing and procurement team taking into consideration open order books, forecasts, performance and supplier overview.
• Assess supply chain and suppliers capability and capacity to meet current and future delivery or short, medium and long term requirements.
• Identify, advance and mitigate potential supply chain risks and put in place associated measures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Literate in Microsoft package (Excel / PowerPoint / Word).
• Use of ERP (SAP).
• Demonstrated ability to improve supplier performance (delivery and quality) using appropriate tools and lean methodologies.
• Proficient in creating/validating process flows, lead time analysis, understanding capacity bottlenecks, yield, resources and sub‑tier mapping activities to form an industrial view of supplier.
• Hold excellent problem‑solving skills and understanding of techniques such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) to develop and implement root‑cause analysis and improvement plans within Supply Chain Qualities.

Benefits

• Barista coffee on site.
• Generous 10% pension contributions (after 3 months).
• Health cash back scheme (after probation).
• Annual bonus of up to 5%.
• Company sick pay.
• Dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services.
• Ample free parking.
• Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share.
• Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £10).

Diversity & Inclusion

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Please apply via the website. If you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.