We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our Christchurch, Dorset team! As a Manufacturing Manager for our Christchurch location, you will lead in a participative manner, promoting suggestions and ideas, involving all team members in appropriate decision-making processes. Prepare for, attend, actively and constructively contribute to, and complete actions from all meetings, ensuring likewise of other team members. The ability to undertake all activities in a disciplined and professional manner, ensuring likewise of the team. Location: Christchurch, Dorset We Take Care of Our People Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge The efficient operation of the Manufacturing Team Manufacturing Department strategy that meets company needs Processes that plans team and resources to achieve business requirements Budget control for overtime and operational spend Team administrative policy (performance issues - investigations) Meet production goals – track and report Systems to respond to line stoppages and quality issues (what stops the flow) System to confirm quality – routine checks System to cover absenteeism / overtime requests System for Performance Reviews, training, cross training, and development Systems for TE maintenance & requests – Ensure all necessary TE / Tooling is available and within calibration System to ensure standard work and QMS is followed Ensure 6S routine is maintained Lead the team for external and internal regulatory departmental audits Facilitate small group activities, including Tier & CI meetings Ensure team compliance with health and safety requirements Leads the Manufacturing Team that build, repair and fault find product. What You Bring Qualification in Management to Level 5 or above (CMI Certificate in Management or equivalent) and/or team leadership experience Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Communicates confidently and persuasively with a wide variety of people, up to senior levels Excellent written and verbal communication skills Presents them self in an appropriate, professional manner Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure Proactive, enthusiastic and highly self-motivated, able to work without supervision Flexible to meet the needs of the business, out of hours and weekend working may be required Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Who We Are Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft. Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance LI-RF1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. 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