Zinc-Nickel Plating Line Technical Manager
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Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and
braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more
sustainable aviation for current and future generations.
Our
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation partner with a
range of global customers, working closely with major
airlines.
This role is multi-faceted; being technically strong,
driven and having a structured approach will be vital to be
successful. As the Technical Lead you will be required to meet the
Gate 2 pacing target (21 days) thus enabling the 39-day overhaul of
A320 products by optimising resources
The Gate 2 Technical Lead
will have direct responsibility for the following Production
Activity:
*Automated Zinc- Nickel Plating Line Capability &
Capacity
*Heat Treatment
*CNC Grit Blasting
*People & Process
management
The Gate 2 Technical Lead will have direct
responsibility for the following Technical Aspects:
*Process
Control Specification (PCS) compliance for Zi-Ni Plating Line
*PCS
compliance for Ancillary equipment (e.g. Gritblast & Heat Treatment
Ovens)
*Plant and Equipment functionality meeting PCS and Plating
Line specifications
*Repeatable and Stable Processes
exist
oSolution and Chemistry control
oTooling and Fixturing
design and manufacture
oComponent First Article Inspections
(FAIRs) are completed and documented
oDeveloping SOPs for
Production.
oDeveloping FMEAs and Planned Preventative Maintenance
Schedules
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
*Coordinate and plan
activity to meet 21-day pacing process through Gate 2 and prioritising
in accordance with Production Activity Control (PAC)
*Participate
fully in PAC meetings and revise schedules through agreement with
relevant stakeholders including the Master Production Scheduler.
Ensure planning activity is co-ordinated at component level to ensure
optimum delivery
*Support the control of working capital (incl
Budget), ensuring it is optimised at all times (shift planning). Track
performance (average hours) monthly at the work centre
level
*Utilise Policy Deployment to cascade information and to
leverage optimum performance levels for KPIs
*Accountability for
Continuous Improvement initiatives including process mapping and
kaizen events within your span of control, with a focus on reducing
SPT and Operating Costs
*Manage the available human resources to
deliver the plan whilst ensuring team flexibility (Maintain Training
Matrix), competence and capability
*To be accountable for and to
elect and supervise dedicated team members in your area of
responsibility to control key processes
*To ensure effective people
management and use of reports and application of tool kits to support
performance, conduct, absence, wellbeing, annual leave management,
overtime reviews
*Enhance Employee Engagement - Contribute to QRQC
meetings and own action plans associated to improvements in internal
quality/rejects. Update during monthly reviews
Why us?
Our
Gloucester site is a centre of excellence, dedicated to the
maintenance, repair and overhaul of landing gears and associated
components for civil, military and helicopter aircraft. With over 220
employees, the team support the overhaul of more than 350 legs per
year, with a dedicated team of engineers to support customers on-wing
when issues emerge in service.
Our employees are at the heart of
our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are
four people fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
* We
believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across
our business
* We develop our colleagues skills and build
opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy
work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We
encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
*An aerospace and engineering background is
desirable.
*Electroplating experience is desirable.
*Financial
and commercial awareness
*Experience of leading/managing
teams.
*A strong working knowledge of lean principles to Green Belt
level, with demonstrated deployment to leverage continuous improvement
within a defined area of control.
*Familiarity of 8D and QRQC tools
would be advantageous.
*Comprehensive job knowledge associated to
relevant methodologies or best practices and compliance
requirements.
*Capable of interpreting and communicating KPI's and
developing appropriate actions.
*A flexible approach with ability
to adapt to different working environments.
*A keenly developed
sense of right first time attitude towards quality.
*High levels of
'change energy' and demonstrated motivation towards change
implementation.
*Effective communication and relationship building
skills throughout all levels of the business.
*Good listening and
interpersonal skills.
*Well-organised, time management is key to
this role in conjunction with excellent organisation
skills.
*Self-motivated with a proactive working style.
*Good
knowledge of Microsoft applications, in particular Power Point, Word,
Excel.
Safran Landing Systems Services offers a range of
benefits to support you in and out of the workplace:
* We work
a shorter day on a Friday!
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays,
plus the option to buy and sell holiday
* Annual bonus & Share
scheme options
* Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance
(4x salary)
* Benefits portal - health and wellbeing, lifestyle,
technology and self-development courses.
* On-site parking,
self-service restaurant and chill-out area with games
* Involvement
in STEM and community activities, inter-company sporting events and
wellbeing initiatives
What's my next step?
Please apply
by uploading a CV and cover letter, and if your experience matches
what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a
call
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing
Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be
themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace
and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support
colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed
to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing
Systems an inclusive place to work.
Zinc-Nickel Plating Line Technical Manager
Safran
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