Production Manager
On-siteDeeside, Wales, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead daily SQCDP reviews to drive safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing performance across assembly, test, development, and new product introduction activities. Make data-driven decisions balancing safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people objectives while developing teams through performance management, succession planning, and engagement initiatives. Ensure full compliance with AS9100 and ISO standards, maintaining product conformity and traceability. Drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to improve asset utilisation, productivity, and cost reduction. Manage production planning, capacity, and labour schedules to meet customer requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams on NPI and delivery objectives. Deliver key performance indicators including OEE, First Pass Yield, and on-time delivery. Report to the Site Leader in the Deeside/Flintshire area with a 37-hour week, offering onsite opportunities within a growing aerospace and defence manufacturer.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' manufacturing leadership experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Working knowledge of AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis and production planning methodologies
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and development
- Experience overseeing the assembly and testing of complex electro-mechanical and/or hydro-mechanical products
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Syteline or equivalent
- Location: Onsite in the Deeside / Flintshire area
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Flexibility may be required to support operational requirements and shift activities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading hydro/electrical mechanical assembly operations
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher qualification
- Project Management qualification
- Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) experience
- Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related STEM discipline
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