Supply Chain Team Leader

SAFRAN UK

Burnley

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

25 days annual leave

Employee share purchase scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Crow Wood Hotel membership

Job summary

Safran Nacelles Burnley is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies to lead end-to-end planning for assembly lines. You will own the MPS, MRP, and control processes, coordinating with Operations, Procurement and Logistics to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires a strategic leader with strong analytical skills and a track record of driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Extensive Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Strong understanding of MPS, MRP and MRPII processes.
Broad understanding of production processes and industrial supply chains.
Knowledge of business economics and supply chain performance drivers.
Strong stakeholder management and matrix leadership experience.
Experience using ERP systems, supplier portals and planning tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong decision-making capability.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for Assembly lines.
Carry out RCCP, monitor resources and mitigate bottlenecks.
Lead weekly MPS reviews and adjust schedules as needed.
Maintain detailed production schedules aligned to demand and commitments.
Balance load and capacity during overload periods.
Interface with Industrial Programme Managers on demand changes.
Manage MRP validation and inventory forecasts.
Coordinate external supply chain activities and mitigate risks.
Produce weekly/monthly performance reports.
Analyze root causes of performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and ERP data.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

MPS/MRP/MRPII

ERP systems

Planning tools

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Supplier portals

Job description

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services.

Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies

Safran Nacelles Burnley Full-Time Permanent Monday - Friday

Lead Supply Chain Performance for a Global Aerospace Leader

Safran Nacelles is a world leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing innovative products and services for commercial, regional and business aircraft across the globe. From design and manufacturing to integration, maintenance and aftermarket support, our expertise helps shape the future of aerospace.

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Team Leader - Assemblies to join our Burnley site. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end Supply Chain process across Assembly production lines, ensuring customer commitments are achieved while driving operational excellence, on-time delivery, inventory optimisation and continuous improvement.

Working within a complex manufacturing environment, you will lead planning and control activities, coordinate internal and external supply chain stakeholders, and develop robust production plans that support our business objectives.

What We Offer

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you both in and out of work, including:

37-hour working week over 4.5 days
Early finish on Fridays (role dependent)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
10% employer pension contribution
4x salary life assurance
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity policies
Employee share purchase scheme with free matching shares
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa with discounted rates
Employee Assistance Programme providing:
- 24/7 mental health support
- Remote GP access, Medical second opinions, Physiotherapy, services
- Flexible benefits package

Role Overview

As the Supply Chain Team Leader, you will be accountable for the overall Supply Chain process across designated Assembly lines. This includes ownership of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Planning & Control processes, inventory management, logistics coordination, supplier performance and production scheduling.

You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Industrial Programme Management and Manufacturing teams to ensure customer demand is delivered efficiently while balancing inventory, capacity, cost and operational risk.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capability, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Control Management

Develop and manage the Master Production Scan of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in line with agreed production requirements.
Carry out Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), monitoring critical resources and bottlenecks whilst implementing mitigation plans.
Lead weekly MPS reviews, analysing performance and adjusting schedules where necessary.
Establish and maintain detailed production schedules for Assembly lines.
Ensure production plans remain aligned to operational demand and customer commitments.
Adapt schedules to balance load and capacity requirements during periods of overload.
Interface with Industrial Programme Managers to manage short-term demand changes.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) validation processes.
Develop inventory forecasts for the short and medium term.
Define stock buffers and maintain accountability for inventory accuracy and associated costs.
Coordinate external supply chain activities and develop mitigation plans addressing delivery, financial and supply risks.
Manage critical part availability alongside internal and external planning teams.
Ensure supply chain activities support customer delivery commitments.

Performance Management

Measure and analyse Supply Chain performance using established MRPII metrics.
Produce and present weekly and monthly performance reports.
Analyse root causes of performance gaps, including MPS adherence and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
Develop and implement corrective action and recovery plans with operational stakeholders.
Ensure Assembly lines maintain MRPII Class One planning and control standards.

Continuous Improvement

Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure process improvements are effectively reflected within planning systems and ERP tools.
Drive supply chain efficiency, productivity and cost reduction initiatives.
Maintain configuration management standards, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOMs), classifications and ERP data remain accurate.
Promote best practices and standardised planning processes across the organisation.

Leadership

Lead, develop and support Supply Chain team members.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide coaching, guidance and development opportunities to enhance team performance.

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience & Skills

Extensive Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), MRP and MRPII processes.
Broad understanding of production processes and industrial supply chains.
Knowledge of business economics and supply chain performance drivers.
Strong stakeholder management and matrix leadership experience.
Experience using ERP systems, supplier portals and planning tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong decision-making capability.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.