Head of Production Operations

Job Title: Head of Production Operations

Location: Samlesbury

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

Are you a dynamic leader ready to take on an exciting new challenge, if so, we are seeking a Head of Production Operations, who will play a crucial part in leading, planning and controlling on-going operational aircraft production processes and activities.

What you’ll be doing:

· Leading a large production workforce of approximately 500+ employees, ensuring the delivery of aircraft and service solutions according to complex and demanding programme plans

· Developing and maintaining strong, high-profile customer relationships, positioning BAE Systems as a trusted and valued partner within the supply chain

· Identifying dependencies, stakeholders, and risks, and prioritize workloads across multi-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Project Management

· Ensuring compliance with all Safety, Manufacturing, and People processes while delivering maintenance programmes and upgrades within departmental budgets

· Driving continuous process and efficiency improvements through the adoption of emerging technologies and data analysis

· Engaging and leading a highly unionized workforce, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment

Your skills and experiences:

· 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 deliverable

· 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 – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Operations team:

Positioning BAE Systems as a reliable partner in the global supply chain and fostering the success of high, medium, and low-rate production facilities are just a few of the many opportunities that await you as Head of Production Operations. You will have the chance to lead and manage a sizable production workforce of more than 500 employees, directly impacting the delivery of complex aircraft and service solutions. Maintaining operational excellence, embracing new technologies, and pushing for ongoing process improvements will maintain BAE Systems at the forefront of the aerospace sector.

Why 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. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Closing Date: 6th September 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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