Overview
Manufacturing & Production Operations Leader - Brockworth, near Gloucester. 12 month fixed term contract, onsite at the Dowty manufacturing site.
Role focuses on leading all manufacturing operations (OE, R&O and Shared areas) at Brockworth, managing large teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. Responsible for resolving complex issues, leading cross functional teams, and delivering results within required time scales.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with FLIGHT DECK principles to achieve SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) priorities
* Utilize Hoshin Kanri (strategic alignment) to ensure all operational activities support long-term business objectives
* Drive lean methodologies such as Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and waste elimination to optimize processes
* Implement FLIGHT DECK tools to monitor and improve KPIs such as productivity, cycle time, and cost reduction
* Manage production schedules and ensure on-time delivery using lean scheduling techniques (e.g., pull systems, Kanban)
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen and Kata practices
* Communicate complex messages and influence internally to adopt a different point of view; negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers
* Establish and sustain a culture that promotes a positive work environment
* Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple areas for planning, execution and documentation to meet customer needs
* Participate in Supply S&OP to ensure Operational capacity is maintained to required standards
* Develop and manage budgets for operational departments, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards
* Establish an effective communication plan with all stakeholders
Required Qualifications
* Significant experience and proven results in Manufacturing & Operations Management
* Demonstrable track record in Lean manufacturing and culture change
* Experience of building and leading large complex manufacturing/production teams
* Sense of urgency in dealing with issues and tasks
* Leadership skills and ability to lead across the organization
* Ability to build partnerships and trust, while successfully influencing others and leading high performance teams in a busy manufacturing environment
* Strong ability to organize, assess, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones, and deliverables
* Strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication
Desired Characteristics
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
* Technical background in Aviation
* Lead initiatives of significant scope and impact
* Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
* Effective problem identification and solution skills
* Proven analytical and organizational ability
* Experience working and partnering with Trade Unions
Flexible Working
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, with a focus on work-life balance.
Total Reward
GE Aviation offers a flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, with freedom and flexibility in how benefits are received and can be tailored to individual needs. Default benefits include:
* Non-contributory Pension
* Life Assurance
* Group income protection
* Private medical cover
* Holiday allowance of 26 days, with option to buy or sell
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on national security grounds. See BPSS details for requirements.
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. However, under current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work may not be appointed if a suitably qualified candidate who does not require sponsorship is available. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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