Overview
As part of MBDA's continual volume growth and operational expansion, you could join our high technology manufacturing environment as Manufacturing Operations Manager with a pivotal role in shaping delivery performance and manufacturing excellence.
Responsibilities
* Lead and shape the manufacture, assembly, integration, and test of complex aerospace and defence systems.
* Operate at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, quality transformation, and operational improvement.
* Influence decision-making and outcomes at senior leadership level.
* Develop your leadership capability within a business committed to continuous improvement and developing its people.
* Gain exposure to major operational challenges, including ramp-up of new programmes, stabilising transitioning production lines, industrialisation of new systems, and improving established manufacturing flows.
* Benefits from clear progression opportunities into Head of Manufacturing or wider senior leadership roles for high performers.
* Lead and deliver in a high-volume production environment with a focus on safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
Qualifications – desirable
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Lean / Continuous Improvement certification (e.g. green Belt / Black Belt).
* IOSH or relevant health and safety qualification.
* Experience operating within aerospace or defence quality framework (e.g. EN9100).
What we offer
* Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience
* Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site due to workload classification
* Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (restrictions may apply). BPSS checks required after offer stage.
* Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, with enhancements for other family leave
* Facilities: Site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
* Other lifestyle and wellbeing benefits: discounts, gym memberships, healthcare and private medical insurance options
The Opportunity
This role is ideally suited to a proven manufacturing leader ready to take on a broader challenge, shaping operational performance, embedding best practice, and contributing to the delivery of complex, critical defence programmes. You could lead growth of a high-volume production programme or transition complex systems into stable, repeatable manufacturing, while maturing production operations to meet future demand.
* Lead and shape the manufacture, assembly, integration, and test of complex aerospace and defence systems.
* Operate at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, quality transformation, and operational improvement.
* Influence decision-making and outcomes at senior leadership level.
* Develop your leadership capability within a business committed to continuous improvement and developing its people.
* Gain exposure to major operational challenges, including ramp-up of new programmes, stabilising transitioning production lines, industrialisation of new systems, and improving established manufacturing flows.
* Benefit from clear progression opportunities into Head of Manufacturing or wider senior leadership roles for high performers.
Additional information
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks and encourage you to speak to us about any required adjustments during recruitment. We are a family-friendly employer offering enhanced family leave provisions and other wellbeing benefits. Security clearance: All employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS Clearance.
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