Aviation Workshop Operations Manager

A great opportunity has arisen with my client for an Operations Manager on a permanent basis. The Workshop operations manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the workshop facility.

Role: Workshops Operations Manager
Salary: Upon Application
Location: Manchester
Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday, 7am – 4pm, Friday 7am – 1pm

Responsibilities:

• Successful completion of all Repair and Overhaul and Manufacturing activity, management and resolution of complex issues and delivery of customer requirements.
• Ensuring all materials, resources, and facilities required to deliver the work on time are available, at the right cost, and to the required standard
• Ensuring that all customer expectations are fully met
• Responsible for ensuring full compliance with EASA/CAA Regulatory requirement, awareness/adherence HSE legislation, and company procedures
• Responsible for the delivery of agreed strategic imperatives in the context of the Workshops facility, leading continuous improvement as well as the delivery of the financial plan to budget
• Drive the financial performance of the workshop to maximise cost reduction and deliver productivity improvement
• Provide overall leadership and direction in the setting, communicating and delivery of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with respect to Quality, Production, Manpower, Health & Safety and Compliance
• Lead and coach the Production and Planning teams and other support staff, guiding them in their current positions and assisting with career development and training
• Other tasks as required by Senior Management.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Hold the right to work in the UK – proof is required.
• Must have good written & verbal communication skills
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving abilities
• Workshop operations experience ideally.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Melanie Cave at Line Up Aviation –
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