Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partner with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar. What will I be doing? Gate 1/Gate 2 Supervisor is a challenging and multi-faceted role, ensuring the flow of work and tactical delivery of parts through processes (from Launch to Distribution Centre Delivery) to support production plans. Facilitating on time delivery of parts to the Programme Teams in line with agreed End of Kit Dates (EKD's) in an efficient manner and with minimal internal rejects. You will supervise a team of people and be technically strong. Drive and a structured approach will be vital. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Supervise the Gate 1 and Gate 2 teams To be accountable for and to elect and supervise dedicated focals in your area of responsibility to control key processes, including but not limited to 5S, Calibration, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Tooling and GPI's Ensure that works procedures and SOP's are adhered to at all times To take accountability for Continuous Improvement initiatives including process mapping, kaizen events, 5S etc Knowledge of Safran Landing Systems Quality Management System. Familiar with and able to apply Problem Solving and 8D techniques. Demonstrate average hour improvements in your area of responsibility To ensure an effective cascade of policy deployment initiatives and information cascade Effective control of WIP levels, rotable piece parts and SPT reduction Reduction in operating costs and the enhancement of standardised best practice Champion adherence to the Airworthiness regulations and ensure compliance via robust and accurate works procedure reviews Adherence to and delivery of the Overhaul and Repair programme activity To ensure effective people management and use of reports and application of tool kits to support performance, conduct, absence, wellbeing, annual leave management, overtime reviews Effective management of the training skills matrix and looking ahead to ensure team flexibility Optimise labour to meet demand and eliminate bottlenecks whilst utilising cost efficient shift patterns Build and deliver recovery plans where necessary Shared responsibility for budget adherence Participate in Production Activity Control (PAC) meetings and revise schedules through agreement with the Master Production Scheduler and Programme Managers To optimise the utilisation and efficiency of equipment Enhance Employee Engagement - Contribute to QRQC meetings and own action plans associated to improvements in internal quality/rejects. Update during monthly reviews