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Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers. Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the team and undertake the day-to-day management, coordination and development of a large Operations Team to successfully execute customer contracts and meet agreed customer schedules, specifications and cost targets
Lead, motivate, and appropriately challenge your team to drive continuous performance improvement against the company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Provide clear direction and ongoing support to team members, ensuring production targets for your area are delivered within agreed timescales
Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining required quality standards, safety regulations, and certification requirements
Prioritise and allocate both direct and indirect resources effectively to meet business and operational needs
Identify and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities, focusing on cost and time reduction, waste elimination through lean practices, and maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping
Requirements:
HND/HNC in business studies or equivalent operational experience within a manufacturing environment
Effective planning, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong technical and lean practitioner skills to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction
What we offer:
37-hour week (half-day Friday)
Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable)
Life assurance (4x basic salary)
Overtime paid at time and a half
33 days annual leave (rising with service)
Annual bonus linked to company performance
Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support
Professional development and training opportunities