Head of Production (BBBH15320) Shannon, Republic of Ireland
Our client has a unique opportunity for a Head of Production to join them on a permanent basis. As the Head of Production you will be responsible for leading, developing, coaching and supporting the production teams in a Hangar environment, and will be the escalation point for all production matters.
Role: Head of Production
Location: Shannon, Ireland
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Salary: Discussed Upon Application
Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, coach and support the Production teams in the Hangar and be the escalation point for all Production matters, which include driving performance and continuous improvement efforts.
- Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and employees on all levels.
- Ensure all aircraft and component maintenance contracted by customers is completed and certified in accordance with clear work orders or signed contract.
- Ensure that company procedures and quality standards are complied with when performing maintenance.
- Promote and assist with Initiatives being run by the operations performance & development manager to manage corrective and preventative actions on internal audits.
- Ensure the competence of all personnel engaged in base maintenance, line maintenance and workshops by partnering with the relevant departments to ensure the relevant training and development occurs.
- Provide leadership to the Production team and effectively drives all team and employee support needs such as performance management initiatives, development plans, recognition and training needs (in collaboration with HR & Training functions)
- Partner with the correct stakeholders across the business in a timely and effective manner to ensure successful outcomes.
- Ensure that the quality, productivity, efficiency, management and administration of the Base and Line Maintenance activity is to a standard acceptable to the organisation and aims for continuous improvement of this system.
- Responsible for ensuring the availability of sufficient competent personnel to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and certify the work being performed including the necessary resources to support base & occasional line maintenance activities by working closely with the planning manager.
- Responsible for supporting the ongoing recruitment and assessment of competent contract personnel to supplement production labour when required.
- Ensure that the safety procedures and practices outlined in company manuals and industry standards are adhered to by all production staff at all times.
- Ensure that the statutory and other legal requirements in respect of mandatory reporting, hazard reporting and accident/incident reporting are complied with.
- Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, security and correct usage of the company premises, plant, tools and its equipment, taking particular care relative to health and safety within the working environment.
- Responsible for any corrective and preventive actions required, resulting from audits undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the company MOE.
- Responsible for ensuring the Production Team meet the required commercial objectives of an aircraft.
- Ensure the availability of facilities and a working environment appropriate to the planned work including workshops, office accommodation and storage. Has oversight of tooling and test equipment calibration schedule.
- Carry out any other duties as they relate to the Head of Production function as outlined by your manager.
- The Head of Production is required to be contactable out of hours for emergency related activities
Skills & Experience Required:
- Ideally a qualified B1 or B2 aircraft engineer during their career
- Recognised management qualification & several years’ management experience.
- Recognised qualifications and experience in continuous improvement, lean or operational excellence.
- Must have excellent organisational, analytical and decision making skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, presentation skills, strong work ethic, and self-motivated.
- Ability to manage and lead with respect and encouragement – recognising key contributions and adhering to our “Employee Orientated “culture.
- Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability.
- Excellent coordinating and organizational skills.
- Must be able to perform well under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and meet aggressive schedules.
- Implementation and integration of our values and pillars as a constant way of operating.
- An ambitious, agile and honest individual, committed to team work, and excellence.
- People focused approach to leadership tailoring your approach to achieve the best from the collective team.
- Strategic thinker and operator with a proven ability of linking departmental goals with the company objectives and deadlines.
- Successful track record of relationship building, problem solving, influence, proactivity and sound judgement.
- Problem solver with excellent organizational and project management skills, and the ability to be timely, responsive, and resourceful.