Programme Manager

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Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn't just treat you like a number. You'll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you'll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organisation to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

To manage the operations of multiple Programmes, all in accordance with the agreed strategy for the maintaining and developing the programme. This will include allocating and managing all staff resources in accordance with the changing needs of the business. A key part of the role involves maximising associate utilisation in accordance with the master production schedule / business requirements, whilst remaining within budget.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• To manage the Engine Programmes effectively on a day-to-day basis including the development of the team in order that the department meets the needs of the business;
• Ensure staff carry out their responsibilities to the required standards and undertake the necessary training to operate flexibly with the correct authorisations;
• To assist in the development of the manpower and operational budget;
• To monitor operational and contract performance and take appropriate action to comply with budgetary requirements;
• To set, communicate, monitor and achieve objectives for direct reports to meet the needs of the business;
• To ensure that all repair engineering and quality standards are met in accordance with company and OEM requirements;
• To consider engineering recommendations and requirements, to factor these into plans, and monitor during implementation through to successful conclusion;
• To lead Lean initiatives ensuring that best practice methods are adopted / utilised where appropriate, to meet the needs of the business;
• To work effectively with other company departments in a co-operative and collaborative fashion, to meet the needs of the business;
• Ensure that company health, safety and environmental policies are complied with and housekeeping and company improvement activities are implemented;
• Provision of any statistical data to senior management as required;
• To carry out any other reasonable duties within the capability of the jobholder, as requested by the immediate supervisor;
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

• Good communication skills;
• Good leadership skills;
• Performance management of staff;
• Organising workload to achieve output with minimal supervision;
• Self-motivated, and able to prioritise and manage own workload;
• Good team work and problem solving skills;

• Management ability;
• Coaching/mentoring ability;
• Foreign Language;
• Previous experience with international customers.

• Training/experience in a technical field;
• Experience of managing a multi-functional team is a challenging and dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with quality procedures and documentation including process paperwork, parts routing procedures, Engineering Repair Instructions, Detailed Work Instructions and Non-Conformance Report system.
• Project management experience

• Reports directly to Engines Programme Director.

• Degree/equivalent qualification or extensive experience in industry;
• Previous management experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working to a LEAN methodology.

• Budget and operations experience would be definite assets;

• Have an engineering background and possess relevant certification;
• Have experience in the same or similar industry;
• Experience of managing a multi-functional team is a challenging and dynamic environment.

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4% employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Eye test vouchers
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
• Learning and training opportunities

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