Production Manager (125cm) - Blackwood, South Wales - £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities within a specialist aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Performance
- Plan and coordinate production activities to meet delivery deadlines and operational targets.
- Develop and manage detailed production schedules across multiple work centres.
- Monitor output, identify efficiencies, and implement improvements to reduce waste and control costs.
- Resolve operational issues quickly to maintain continuity of production.
- Track performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Identify risks and proactively manage critical paths to ensure on-time delivery.
- Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all work meets required quality standards and technical specifications.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and enforce policies and procedures to ensure consistency and adherence to legislation.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and manage production teams, including shift planning and task allocation.
- Drive performance through effective leadership, coaching, and development of staff.
- Maintain discipline, morale, and a high-performance culture within the team.
- Support cross-functional collaboration to meet operational and business objectives.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in leadership and team management within an operational environment.
- Strong planning, coordination, and scheduling capability.
- Experience using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to analyse performance data and communicate findings effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate under pressure.
- Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Professional, structured, and proactive approach to work.
This role would suit candidates with backgrounds such as:
- Engineering or technical trades (REME, RAF Engineering, Naval Engineering)
- Logistics, supply chain, or operations management
- Workshop, maintenance, or equipment support environments
- Supervisory or senior NCO roles with responsibility for people and output
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Company pension scheme
- Life assuranceCompany sick pay scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site parking
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