Operations Manager

Burnley, Lancashire
SAFRAN

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About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

Promoting diversity and inclusion
Developing skills and building opportunities
Creating a trustworthy work place
Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran Careers At a glance Safran url removed

What will I be doing?
Leading and managing a process / Manufacturing area to ensure that customer demands and requirements are met by realising the agreed manufacturing plan through the management of all resources and performance levels.

Actively participate in production meetings with your peers

Provide training / advice / guidance to the manufacturing team as required

Work with SAFRAN in your field of expertise through various forums

Support the transfer of work between sites suppliers

Ensure planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded

Work with the MEs to introduce and improve standard operating procedures for all production operations

Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals

Lead control room meetings with cross functional teams

Ensure standard manufacturing times are achieved and diversions are managed in line with budgetary requirements

Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives

Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed

Plan & meet SQCDP KPI’s for the work centre

Manage Quarantine and scrap in your work centres

Manage the performance & conduct of all employees in the work centre

Ensure complete compliance to prescribed QMS, SMS
& 5S & special processes

Carry out responsibilities of an employee and manager as outlined in the Company’s Health and Safety Policy

Ensure that safety inspections and 5s audits are carried out in the area and implement corrective actions where necessary

Carry out detailed accident investigations (when required), produce reports to a high standard and implement robust corrective actions

Consistently deliver quality products through the continued improvement of processes and systems and by maintaining consistent operator self-inspection, systematic root cause analysis, scrap and rework prevention measures

Exceptional Company Benefits
Competitive salary
37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
10% employer pension contribution
5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
Group income protection scheme
Support for your continuous professional development and career development
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
Cycles to work scheme
Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
Relaxed dress code on Fridays
Support for flexible working
Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a 1,000 reward
Hybrid working option
Electric car charging points on site
Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

What’s my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with disability confident employers, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

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