Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of 'Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live".
These core values - teamwork, integrity and excellence - are what have allowed us to become the company we are today. With facilities worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.

Summary

The purpose of the role is to ensure that operations are conducted in a safe and environmentally aware manner. The successful candidate will be a natural leader, able to coach and develop the team against KPIs' and company standards. The position carries responsibility for stability and continuous improvement within a Quality and Engineering environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive to achieve RFT (Right first time).
• Target and Implement plans to increase Efficiency (Based on Standard to Actual hours).
• Reduce scrap and rework using best practice techniques (RCCA to prevent reoccurring quality issues).
• Ensure Teams are monitored to comply with company standards and KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity).
• Review management, cost control and reporting systems necessary to achieve satisfactory execution and control of operational activities and performance of the module.
• Use KPI's to measure also to drive operational performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Manufacturing/Scheduling management.
• Maintain module manning levels to meet long/short term capacity requirements.
• Contribute to delivery of cross functional projects.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture throughout manufacturing.
• Recruit, build and retain a strong performance focussed team.

Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with increasing levels of responsibilities is preferred.
• Knowledge/Experience in Lean Manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Manufacturing Management within a technical environment is essential.
• Health & Safety best practise.
• Experience of successful strategic development/change management within manufacturing operations.
• Project Management skills.
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Persuasive and influential with a high level of attention to detail.
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
• Results oriented with credibility and decisive in nature.
• Strong leadership skills - effective in motivating and directing a team for positive results.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, Microsoft Excel & ACCESS databases

What We Offer

Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Flexible working policies and the ability to accrue time off in lieu
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• On site restaurant offering subsidized food
• Pension Scheme up to 8% company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Income Protection
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering day off

Meggitt are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business. We strongly believe that building a culture of respect and appreciation, will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential. #LI-IB1

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