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You will be joining a powerhouse team of 1,800 people across 11 countries, managing 2.3 million parts per day. As a Lead Supply Chain & Quality Manager, you will be the vital link between our global suppliers and our Final Assembly Lines. You will take full ownership of supplier performance, ensuring our partners deliver "On Quality, On Time" to keep our production soaring. This role offers a unique blend of strategic oversight and hands-on problem-solving within a high-stakes, international environment. We are evolving from a reactive organization to a risk management driven organization. To achieve this transformation we believe in welcoming innovative ideas and put them into actions, the power of internal and external intelligence. We believe in inspiring our community to make our people grow. With our induction plan Skills First+ we will ensure you’ll have access to all tools and training you may need to join us!
Job Responsibility:
Drive Operational Excellence: Manage contract execution and take accountability for supplier On Quality On Time (OQOT) performance to ensure seamless delivery to our plants
Strategic Recovery & Growth: Implement robust recovery and improvement plans to secure product conformity and mitigate supply chain risks
Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary interface between Airbus and our suppliers, fostering a collaborative partnership built on transparency and high standards
Lead Multi-Functional Teams: Coordinate stakeholders across Engineering, Programs, and Procurement to harmonize supply chain activities and divisional goals
Control & Insight: Maintain a deep understanding of supplier capabilities and manufacturing technologies to provide effective control and oversight of all activities
Requirements:
Previous experience leading a team within Supply Chain/quality
Aerospace industry experience or experience in a similar environment such as automotive or rail
Strong communicator with the ability to build trusting relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Enjoy a fast-paced environment
Excited by the prospect of traveling to discover new places and manufacturing technologies
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Annual profit share
Contributory pension
Share options
Car leasing scheme
Free onsite parking
Season ticket loan
Tax-free technology scheme
Shopping discounts
35 hour week
Flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off
Hybrid working
Option to buy/sell holiday
Personalised development plan
Airbus Leadership University
Unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
Internal mobility including international opportunities
Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support)
Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
Cycle-to-work scheme
On-site canteen and coffee shop
Lunchtime yoga / meditation
Life assurance
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
Wellbeing room
Multi-faith room
Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)