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Lead Supply Chain and Quality Manager

United Kingdom, Filton · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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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)
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