Manufacturing Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Collins Aerospace Full time

Purpose

The Snr Supervisor Manufacturing Operations plays a key role in our operations team managing a medium sized team of primarily team leads and production/manufacturing staff in a busy Aerospace interiors manufacturing business

In this role, the Snr Supervisor is responsible for overall performance of a small batch high mix manufacturing capability responsible for the manufacture of a wide range of aircraft interior parts via our CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, paint and assembly cells. Day to day management will focus on achieving operations performance targets for safety, people, quality, delivery and cost while ensuring talent development and improving the employee workplace experience.

This is a fantastic career opportunity We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated and focused on succeeding. Driving continuous improvement and a passion to grow not only their career but drive the careers and development of the wider team.

A few Essentials:

  • You must be expert in Lean Methodology
  • Lots of "hands on" Engineering Manufacturing experience - Machining, Assembly etc.
  • Strong people development skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management).

• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function.

• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines.

• Drives positive employee workplace experience

• Ensures all quality related items are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.

• Monitors manufacturing production performance to business KPI’s for Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and cost.

• Drives a Continuous improvement culture across the operations workforce focusing on process improvement to ensure efficiency of operations is meeting company targets.

• Supports scheduling initiatives so that production schedules are completed in line with customer demand

• Supports warehouse and distribution management in coordinating activities for materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure materials availability is in line with production schedules

• Ensuring strict adherence to all Health & Safety, Ethics, Compliance, and Quality protocols

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR

• In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant Operations experience is required

• Prior Supervisory experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment- Essential

• Strong people leadership skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillset

• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to apply quantitative and qualitative thinking to problems.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

LOCAL INFORMATION

• This role reports to the Associate Director Operations

• Travel requirement: 25%

• This role is resident on site role

• Hours of Work - Standard Staff Hours – 39 hours per week (flexible hours)

About Us:

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Why Work for Us:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Competitive Salary
  • Fantastic pension scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Income Protection
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Flexible working hours
  • Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Collins Aerospace, in accordance with our 'Baseline Security' requirements, will request from candidates evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years, in relation to certain roles within the business. These relate to positions where access to export controlled items, (e.g., Technical data, hardware, software, and services subject to international trade control laws and regulations) and Collins IT Systems may apply. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.



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