An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our Live Build Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Salary: Circa £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
Location: Henlow (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
This opportunity is for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join the Manufacturing team in a high tech, process driven production environment at MBDA's Live Build Explosive Facility. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.
This role would be ideal for an individual who is ready for a new challenge and who would enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience to help influence and develop best practice, whilst contributing to the delivery of strategic defence programmes of work.
- Management of assembly, integration and test of hardware, including the build of missiles and associated sub systems, prototype and early development hardware, test/trials equipment for use within an engineering environment and production hardware
- Managing day to day deployment of resources and facilities to meet programme needs through engagement and interaction with Manufacturing Operations Team Leaders, Manufacturing Planning & Control Managers and Manufacturing Engineering Managers
- Interaction with all Supply Chain interfaces as required and, where appropriate, influence in order to meet Manufacturing programme needs
- Safeguard the health and safety of all deployed resources within the areas of responsibility in accordance with company procedures and current legislation
- Support and promote Manufacturing performance initiatives
- Support to Manufacturing related contract closure activities as appropriate
- Proactive involvement of Manufacturing best practises and identification/quantification of appropriate investment plans whilst maximising efficient use of resource and facilities
- Support to industrial relations activities within the Manufacturing environment
- Ensure that the devolved quality ownership activities are undertaken and operations comply with MBDA Quality System and project quality plans
- Coordination of effective non-conformance management reviews
- Proactive involvement in the development of deployed staff
You will be working alongside the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Planning and Control Manager while managing a team of Manufacturing Operations Team Leaders, who in turn manage a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.
The team has a great mix of people, ranging from general operators through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.
What we're looking for from you:
- Proven experience in Operations Management position
- Experienced in managing a team of circa 50 people
- Experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment desirable
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
- Company Bonus:
Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
- Pension
: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Enhanced parental leave:
offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities
: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
- Training and Development
: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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