Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a Senior Production Manager to be based out of Birmingham, to work on behalf of our Aerospace clients, on an initial contracting basis.
The Senior Production Manager will lead day-to-day production and supplier integration for the assembly line at Birmingham Airport. The role is accountable for the safe, high-quality and on-time delivery of aircraft through effective execution of the statement of work, supplier management, resource allocation and continuous improvement. The postholder will provide technical leadership, ensure regulatory and procedural compliance, and act as a principal interface for programme teams, suppliers and executive stakeholders throughout aircraft build, modification, certification and release to flight.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead delivery of the assembly statement of work, ensuring strong safety, quality and schedule performance.
· Integrate and manage production and modification suppliers, providing technical oversight and ensuring the delivery of conforming products and data.
· Work with modification supplier leadership to develop, approve and deploy daily work plans, coordinating with Industrial Engineering to review and sign off modification plans.
· Secure and allocate people, tooling and materials in line with production schedules and priorities.
· Provide technical leadership and approve technical approaches, products and processes, resolving complex production issues that require advanced judgement.
· Monitor production and supplier activity, addressing risks to the timely delivery of compliant products and associated data.
· Audit build activity to verify compliance with established Ground Operating Procedures and PRO-9 requirements when working with modification suppliers.
· Oversee final component installation, systems operation, functional testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, pre-flight and post-flight checks, certification and release to flight.
· Provide clear updates on progress, risks and mitigation plans to programme teams, senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
· Build effective relationships with suppliers, customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports.
· Lead and facilitate work teams, providing training, coaching and support for problem-solving and process improvement.
· Develop and implement bu...
Senior Manager in Birmingham employer: Morson Edge
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