Process Manager - Sheet Metal

Position description Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Workshop manager

Job title

Process Manager - Sheet Metal

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Process Manager (Sheet Metal) Burnley 3 Weeks nights / 1 week days (rotation) Night shifts include a 30% shift premium.

This presents a unique opportunity for an experienced Process Manager to lead and manage a Production / Manufacturing area, ensuring customer demands and requirements are met by realising the agreed manufacturing plan through the management of all resources and performance levels.

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About Safran Nacelles: Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28th best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

We are looking for a passionate Leader to join our Production management team as a Process Manager, responsible for the Sheet Metal department at our Safran Nacelles site in Burnley!

You'll lead and manage a team of circa 40 operators, taking ownership of end-to-end delivery within the sheet metal department. This is a critical role in our production operations where you'll take a data-driven approach to optimise the activity of the department as we continue to expand our Production operations.

We are currently going through a significant period of growth and transformation at our Nacelles facility, so now is an exciting time to join the management team, and play an active role in the future of the department, as we embark on our next stage of development!

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring planned KPI's of efficiency and performance are met
• Work with the MEs to introduce and improve operating procedures for all production operations
• Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets planned goals
• Ensure standard manufacturing times are achieved and diversions are managed in line with budgetary requirements
• Utilise SAP & systems to drive decision making, production programmes, and overall outcomes for the production area
• Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives
• Facilitate complete compliance to prescribed QMS, SMS & 5S & special processes
• Consistently deliver quality products through the continued improvement of processes and systems and by maintaining consistent operator self-inspection, systematic root cause analysis, scrap and rework prevention measures

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• 10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution with the option to increase via salary exchange)
• Flex-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Excellent training, education, and development schemes
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the company
• Excellent on-site catering facilities providing subsidised hot and cold meals
• Corporate membership at the Crow Wood Hotel & Spa: Use of fitness suites, classes, pool & sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member.
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme, along with a range of flexible benefits chosen by you!

Candidate skills & requirements

• You'll need to demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience of managing a sizeable team within a production/manufacturing environment
• Excellent data skills with the ability to create & interpret data sets within the production area, leading to evidence-based decision making that drives and optimises output
• Experience of driving continuous improvement projects, and team development within a production/manufacturing environment
• Desirable: Experience within the Aerospace industry is desirable, but not essential
• Desirable: Experience with SAP

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

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Position location Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West

City (-ies)

Burnley