Programme Manager

MPI have a requirement for a Programme Manager to be based in Gosport, Hampshire.

Key responsibilities and duties:

- Ensure that company health, safety and environmental policies are complied with and housekeeping and company improvement activities are implemented;
- Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.
- To monitor operational and contract performance and take appropriate action to comply with budgetary requirements;
- To set, communicate, monitor and achieve objectives for direct reports to meet the needs of the business;
- Ensure timely reporting of any potential delays/costs to their line manager and customer when required.
- Informing their Line Manager of any situation that may result in them not being able to fulfil any of their responsibilities.
- Performance management of your staff including; appraisals, time and attendance, disciplinary
- To manage the Engine Programs effectively on a day-to-day basis including the development of the team in order that the department meets the needs of the business;
- Ensure staff carry out their responsibilities to the required standards and undertake the necessary training to operate flexibly with the correct authorisations;
- To assist in the development of the resource and operational budget;
- Manage the floor loading and capacity planning requirements for each program;
- To ensure that all repair engineering and quality standards are met in accordance with company and OEM requirements;
- To consider engineering recommendations and requirements, to factor these into plans, and monitor during implementation through to successful conclusion;
- To lead Lean initiatives ensuring that best practice methods are adopted / utilised where appropriate, to meet the needs of the business;
- To work effectively with other company departments in a co-operative and collaborative fashion, to meet the needs of the business;
- Provision of any statistical data to senior management as required;
- To carry out any other reasonable duties within the capability of the jobholder, as requested by the immediate supervisor;
Core Competencies:
Essential:

- Good communication skills;
- Good leadership skills;
- Performance management of staff;
- Self-motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload;
- Good team work and problem solving skills;
- Organising workload to achieve output with mínimal supervision;
Desirable:

- Management ability;
- Coaching/mentoring ability;
- Foreign Language;
- Previous experience with international customers.

Functional Competencies:
Essential:

- Training/experience in a technical field;
- Experience of managing a multi-functional team in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Desirable:

- Familiarity with quality procedures and documentation including process paperwork, parts routing procedures, Engineering Repair Instructions, Detailed Work Instructions and Non-Conformance Report system.
- Project management experience

Organisational Relationships:

- Reports directly to Engines Director.

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:
Essential
- Previous management experience in a similar role.
- Experience of working to a LEAN methodology.

Desirable
- Degree/equivalent qualification or extensive experience in industry;
- Budget and operations experience would be a definite asset;
**Experience**:

- Experience of managing a multi-functional team is a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Have an engineering background and possess relevant certification;
- Have experience in the same or similar industry;