Senior Manufacturing Staff Manager - Operation Management

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy provider is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Staff Manager in Cheltenham to lead supply chain product teams and drive operational excellence. This role requires significant experience in Manufacturing & Operations Management, a Master's degree or equivalent, and demonstrated problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics, while managing a large team. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

Benefits

Pension

Car Allowance

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Proven ownership of a value stream or product line with end-to-end accountability.
• Significant experience in Manufacturing & Operation Management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of four OE Supply Chain product teams.
• Set strategic direction for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering for new technology deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

We're hiring for a Senior Manufacturing Staff Manager - Operations Management to cover maternity leave through to June 2027.

In this role, you will lead one of four OE Supply Chain product teams on our Cheltenham campus, setting strategic direction, driving growth plans, executing NPI, and providing day-to-day operational leadership grounded in LEAN methodologies.

You will be accountable for delivering critical Global Supply Chain (GSC) outcomes across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), as well as NPI execution, consistently exceeding customer expectations.

This role reports to the Site Leader. Direct reports include Production Leaders, with indirect leadership responsibilities across Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Sustainment Engineering, Materials, and Sourcing. The team comprises more than 100 members.

Job Description

• Define and execute the short- and long-term vision to meet customer and business needs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Inventory, NPI execution, and growth.
• Own supply chain execution for the product line's Tollgate process and related projects.
• Partner with Sourcing to optimise the make/buy footprint with a global GE Aviation Systems perspective.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key customers alongside Program/Venture leaders; lead weekly and monthly customer operations and internal program reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to deploy new technologies that enable safer, more productive shop-floor workflows.
• Engage early with Product/Engineering in the NPI process to drive manufacturability, define test equipment, reduce prototype cycles, and ensure a successful launch with maximum value realisation.
• Identify, share, and institutionalise best practices across teams.
• Implement robust risk and change management processes.
• Own Plant & Equipment strategy and execution, ensuring adherence to operating plan spend and timing.
• Influence across the GE matrix to deliver results through teams outside direct line control.
• Lead daily management with rigor, developing a strong problem-solving culture.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university/college.
• Significant experience in Manufacturing & Operation Management gained within a complex, highly regulated manufacturing sector (e.g., aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical devices).
• Proven ownership of a value stream or product line with end-to-end accountability (planning, production, quality, materials, sourcing).
• Consistent track record improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs.

• Pension
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No