Description
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of
Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.
Key responsibilities and duties:
1. Operational Leadership
* Lead all day-to-day operations across engine disassembly, inspection, assembly, and test activities.
* Drive adherence to production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery, throughput, and cost performance.
* Manage test cell operations, ensuring capacity planning, compliance, and availability to meet customer and OEM demand.
* Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.
1. Performance & Delivery
* Deliver operational KPIs in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement.
* Develop short and medium-term operational plans to meet program requirements and business objectives.
* Work in partnership with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams to resolve constraints, improve turnaround time, and enhance productivity.
* Ensure resource planning aligns with workload forecasts and customer demand.
1. Customer & Stakeholder Management
2. * Maintain close alignment with the OEM Program Manager to ensure operational performance supports contractual deliverables and strategic program goals.
* Represent the Engines operation in customer, program, and internal performance reviews.
* Engage cross-functionally to drive accountability and resolve performance or delivery issues.
1. People & Culture
* Lead, coach, and develop production and test cell managers and their teams.
* Embed tiered visual management and structured performance reviews to drive engagement and accountability.
* Champion workforce development, technical training, and succession planning to build capability.
1. Governance & Compliance
* Ensure all operational activity meets EASA/CAA/FAA and OEM regulatory standards.
* Maintain readiness for regulatory, customer, and internal audits with zero major findings.
* Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure sustained improvement.
1. Continuous Improvement
* Drive lean initiatives and standardization across the Engines operation to improve flow, efficiency, and quality.
* Support digital transformation and data-led decision-making within production operations.
* Collaborate with the wider Operations leadership team to share best practices and drive consistency across the business.
Competencies:
1. Core Competencies
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence, and deliver through others.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
* Resilient and decisive under pressure with strong operational discipline.
* Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
1. Functional Competencies
* Strong understanding of customer service processes and transactional management.
* Familiarity with quality, commercial, and engineering procedures.
* Financial literacy with the ability to manage budgets, margins, and forecasts.
* Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
Organisational Relationships:
* Reports directly to VP/GM Engine Services UK
Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
Essential These are vital to be able to perform the role and will be used as selection criteria during recruitment process
* Degree/equivalent qualification or extensive experience in industry;
* Previous management experience in a similar role.
* Experience with LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement.
Desirable These are a good to have but can also be used as selection criteria during recruitment process
* Leadership, business management, or Lean qualification desirable.
Experience:
* Minimum 10 years' experience in aviation or industrial MRO operations, with at least 5 years in a senior production leadership role.
* Proven success leading engine or component-level MRO operations, including test cell management.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver performance improvement and transformation.
* Familiarity with OEM partnership models and customer performance expectations.
* Working knowledge of EASA/CAA/FAA regulations and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Benefits that make life better
* 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
* Employer match pension scheme
* YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more
* Bonus opportunities
* Generous paid sick leave
* Life assurance cover
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
* Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
* Learning and training opportunities