Overview
McBraida is a leading and innovative manufacturing company specialising in precision components for the aerospace industry. We focus on innovation, efficiency and customer satisfaction. We operate two facilities with 70 CNC machines, including milling, turning, grinding and EDM capabilities to manufacture complex aerospace components for civil, commercial, military and marine sectors.
We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking individual to join our production team as a Production Manager.
Responsibilities
- As part of the production leadership team, contribute to cost control by managing labour efficiency, consumables usage and overtime in line with expectations.
- Allocate resources including labour, materials and equipment to ensure efficient utilisation and balanced workflow.
- Lead and manage Team Leaders and production teams to achieve daily and weekly output targets in line with the production plan.
- Execute the agreed production schedule to meet customer delivery requirements, ensuring on time and in full performance.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, cost, delivery and productivity.
- Oversee the manufacture of complex aerospace components, ensuring adherence to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Planning teams to resolve technical and operational issues.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specific requirements and internal quality management systems.
- Drive a strong culture of right first time, root cause analysis and robust corrective action.
- Support new product introduction activities, including process readiness, capacity planning and risk mitigation.
- Manage and support Total Productive Maintenance activities, ensuring equipment remains capable, reliable and fit for purpose.
- Identify production risks such as capacity constraints, skills gaps or material shortages and implement mitigation plans.
- Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, process, procedure and environmental compliance at all times.
- Lead regular performance reviews with Team Leaders, setting clear expectations and supporting development.
- Support recruitment, training and succession planning within the production teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem solving and recognised improvement tools.
- Maintain a strong shop floor presence, reviewing standards, validating processes and ensuring adherence to the McBraida way of working.
Required Experience and Skills
- Proven experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role within a precision engineering or aerospace environment.
- Strong technical understanding of CNC machining processes including milling and turning operations.
- Experience leading supervisors or team leaders in a high mix, low to medium volume manufacturing setting.
- Good working knowledge of quality systems and aerospace standards such as AS9100.
- Demonstrable experience in managing performance through KPIs and delivering measurable operational improvements.
- A practical approach to problem solving with the ability to analyse root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
- A clear understanding of health, safety and environmental responsibilities within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with shop floor teams and senior management.
- The ability to balance strategic objectives with hands on operational leadership
- Competence in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Good numerical and analytical skills with sound commercial awareness.
What We Can Offer
- 25 days holiday (Up to 3 days extra depending upon length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension (matched contribution)
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection (cover against long-term illness or injury)
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Inclusivity
McBraida is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Even if you don’t feel that you completely fulfil the requirements above, please apply as we always love to hear from people interested in joining our team. Even if this role isn’t quite right for you, there may be another area of our business that we would like to consider you for.
Recruitment Agencies
While we appreciate the value that recruitment agencies can bring, we’re not interested in partnering with one for this or future vacancies.
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