Production Operations Director

3 days ago

Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
Job Overview

Job Title: Head of Production Operations

Location: Samlesbury

Salary: £85,000 depending on skills and experience plus executive benefits package

BAE Systems is seeking a dynamic leader to head its production operations, playing a crucial part in leading, planning, and controlling on-going operational aircraft production processes and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a large production workforce of approximately 500+ employees, ensuring the delivery of aircraft and service solutions according to complex and demanding programme plans
  • Develop and maintain strong, high-profile customer relationships, positioning BAE Systems as a trusted and valued partner within the supply chain
  • Identify dependencies, stakeholders, and risks, and prioritize workloads across multi-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Project Management
  • Ensure compliance with all Safety, Manufacturing, and People processes while delivering maintenance programmes and upgrades within departmental budgets
  • Drive continuous process and efficiency improvements through the adoption of emerging technologies and data analysis
  • Engage and lead a highly unionized workforce, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment

Requirements:

  • Educated to degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline with proven experience in a manufacturing and engineering business environment
  • Member of a recognised professional Engineering institute
  • Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering disciplines, processes, toolsets, procedures, standards, and technologies
  • Broad knowledge of Manufacturing operations, including quality management, facility management, supplier management, research and development, production operations, and logistics planning and control
  • Depth of knowledge of a matrix organisation/programme/cross-functional business
  • Full understanding of the IBP and financial processes and management/HR processes
  • Working knowledge of the Life Cycle Management and Operational Framework processes
  • Proven experience and credibility to gain confidence of the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement senior management teams
  • Knowledge of people development requirements, core technical and behavioural competence in the function
  • Long-term strategic planning and tactical thinking
  • Practical problem-solving of complex issues
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse range of technical and leadership deliverables
  • High level of interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, influence, and direct decision-making at all levels

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems is a leading global defence, security, and aerospace company. We deliver a wide range of products and services to customers in over 100 countries. Our company is committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Why Join BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

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