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Production Manager

Location: 

Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Operations

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Position Summary

The Production Manager is accountable for leading a high-performing Aerospace and Defence manufacturing hydraulics operation, while delivering safe, compliant and efficient Assembly, Test, Development and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. The role leads operational performance through Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP), ensuring Right First Time manufacture, AS9100 compliance and applicable ISO requirements, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and other regulatory body compliance while developing a highly engaged workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals while exceeding daily target for the Assembly and Testing of customer products.
•    Provide department leadership in the attainment of goals with focus in daily SQCDP tiered reviews, KPI targets & ownership and recovery plans are implemented to ensure customer satisfaction is exceeded.
•    Make data-driven decisions balancing SQCDP to achieve business & customer requirements.
•    Coach, support and provide direction to your direct and indirect team members when required, by developing supervisors and teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, skills matrices, apprenticeships and employee engagement.
•    Foster a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, behavioural safety, risk assessments, incident investigation and continuous improvement.
•    Ensure compliance with AS9100 and other ISO requirements where applicable (e.g. ISO14001, ISO45001), customer, regulatory and contractual requirements, maintaining product conformity, configuration control and full manufacturing traceability.
•    Direct process and product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization.  Drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S/6S, Standard Work, waste elimination and structured Root Cause Corrective Action (8D/RCCA).
•    Lead your team to achieve goals in asset utilisation, process/manufacturing improvement, inventory controls, achieve quality standards and deliver cost reductions.  Lead production planning, capacity management, labour planning, inventory optimisation and schedule adherence to meet customer demand.
•    Ensure communication of key business and customer issues to employees and ensure you have ‘open door’ policy.
•    Direct the production, testing and development of hardware. Work with and support other teams in these activities.
•    Responsible for achieving and exceeding business metrics within your area of responsibility through the ownership of departmental performance including OEE, First Pass Yield, On-Time Delivery, productivity, quality, labour efficiency, inventory and cost performance.
•    Ensure assigned employees are aware and comply with all Triumph, Government, Customer requirements and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations including local and relevant international. Manage your team and adhere to local policy and processes.
•    Maintain awareness of import/export controls and trade compliance requirements, ensuring manufacturing activities support applicable export control, customs and defence compliance obligations.
•    Support the interface with internal and external organisations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time to the satisfaction.
•    Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Programme Management and Logistics to support NPI, industrialisation and delivery recovery.
•    Manage and structure your team to accomplish business objectives. 
•    Champion employee wellbeing, inclusion, learning and professional development.
•    Undertake other reasonable management instructions to support business requirements.

Qualifications / Desired Characteristics

Essential:
•    Minimum five years' manufacturing leadership experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated industry.
•    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrable skills in teamwork and collaboration including strong oral and written communication skills
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
•    Working knowledge of AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis and production planning.
•    Work out of your comfort, ask questions and develop yourself (with support).
•    Proven functional experience of the manufacture (Assembly & Test) of hydro-mechanical and electronic products and appropriate manufacturing tools and equipment.
•    Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Syteline or SAP.
Preferred:
•    Experience leading hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical Assembly & Test operations.
•    Six Sigma Green Belt (or above) and/or Project Management qualification.
•    Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning (SIOP) experience.
•    Suitable STEM qualification e.g. BEng / BSc / HND / HNC in a subject similar to Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing, or a demonstrable balance of academic qualification and experience to manage a technical product

Position Details:

•    Reporting to: Site Leader.
•    Direct reports: Production Supervisors, Logistics Supervisor, Planner(s), Operators, Apprentices.
•    Location: Onsite in Deeside.
•    Hours of Employment: 37 hours a week. Flexibility may be required to support team on shifts.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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