Landing Gear Assembly Supervisor

Job Description:

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partner with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad and Qatar.

What will I be doing?

A challenging and multi-faceted role, you will support the completion of production plans (MPS) with responsibility for the Assembly processes for the A320F Landing Gear & Boeing 737. This will be achieved through close collaboration with Gate 1 and Gate 2 Supervisors to coordinate delivery of kits to enable assembly prior to despatch. Technically strong, drive and a structured approach will be vital.

Key Responsibilities & Duties;
•tSupervise and manage the Assembly teams, to achieve the despatch plan set by the gate manager
•tReduction in operating costs and the enhancement of standardised best practice
•tTo ensure effective people management and use of reports and application of tool kits to support performance, conduct, absence, wellbeing, annual leave management, overtime reviews
•tEffective control of WIP levels, rotable piece parts and SPT reduction
•tTo be accountable for and to elect and supervise dedicated focals in your area of responsibility to control key processes, including but not limited to 5S, Calibration, Maintenance, Health & Safety, Tooling and GPIs
•tEnsure that works procedures and SOPs are adhered to at all times
•tTo take accountability for Continuous Improvement initiatives including process mapping, kaizen events, 5S etc
•tFamiliar with and able to apply Problem Solving and 8D techniques. Demonstrate average hour improvements in your area of responsibility
•tTo ensure an effective cascade of policy deployment initiatives and information cascade
•tChampion adherence to the Airworthiness regulations and ensure compliance via robust and accurate works procedure reviews
•tAdherence to and delivery of the Overhaul and Repair programme activity
•tEffective management of the training skills matrix and looking ahead to ensure team flexibility
•tOptimise labour to meet demand and eliminate bottlenecks whilst utilising cost efficient shift patterns
•tBuild and deliver recovery plans where necessary
•tShared responsibility for budget adherence
•tParticipate in Production Activity Control (PAC) meetings and revise schedules through agreement with the Master Production Scheduler and Programme Managers
•tTo optimise the utilisation and efficiency of equipment
•tEnhance Employee Engagement - Contribute to QRQC meetings and own action plans associated to improvements in internal quality/rejects. Update during monthly reviews

This role will be working on a day shift and late shift, rotating weekly.

Job Requirements:

•\tA strong engineering background is highly desired
•\tExperience of leading/managing a team
•\tA working knowledge of lean principles, to Green Belt level, and how to deploy these effectively to leverage continuous improvement within a defined area of control
•\tThe ability to adopt an efficient 'hands-on' approach as appropriate
•\tFamiliarity of 8D and QRQC tools would be advantageous
•\tComprehensive job knowledge associated to relevant methodologies or best practices and compliance requirements
•\tAbility to portray full endorsement of business goals and objectives
•\tCapable of interpreting and communicating KPI's and developing appropriate actions
•\tA flexible approach with ability to adapt to different working environments
•\tA keenly developed sense of right first time attitude towards quality
•\tEffective people development, leadership, coaching and team development skills
•\tHigh levels of ‘change energy' and demonstrated motivation towards change .implementation
•\tStrong and effective delegation skills
•\tEffective communication and relationship building skills throughout all levels of the business
•\tGood listening and interpersonal skills
•\tWell-organised, time management is key to this role in conjunction with excellent organisation skills
•\tSelf-motivated with a proactive working style
•\tGood knowledge of Microsoft applications, in particular Power Point, Word, Excel

Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace:

• We work a shorter day on a Friday!
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy and sell holiday
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle, technology and self-development courses
• On-site parking, self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games
• Involvement in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and wellbeing initiatives

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.

Job Ident #: 148581

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com

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Job Info

Location

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Safran

2, Boulevard du General Martial Valin
Paris, Ile-De-France France, International 75724 International
www.safran-group.com