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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Production Manager in UK, United Kingdom
Production Manager
Our Wimborne Curtiss Wright facility is hiring! We are looking for a Production Manager to lead, develop, and manage the people and processes across the assembly, test and scheduling functions to enable delivery of manufactured goods to quality, cost, and schedule.
Location : Wimborne, UK
Your Challenge:
Ensures products are manufactured to agreed quality, cost, and schedule requirements
Ensuring the existing production facility is maintained to enable current delivery and developed in-line with future requirements and the company strategy, including the review of growth opportunities through expansion or via new facilities.
Ensures work is organised effectively and efficiently to maximize the throughput within the function, utilising varying lean techniques across different projects/product ranges.
Ensures the function is fully compliant to all health & safety, security, quality, regulatory and environmental standards
Develop appropriate systems and procedures to suit the business need, to deliver best practice across the production function in both project and product manufacturing
Maintains appropriate SQEP levels including development of individuals through training/coaching via a structured development and succession plan
Develops, implements, and manages key performance indicators (KPIs) for assembly, test, and schedule adherence, including tracking trends to analyse, driving improvements.
Manages (and escalates if required) operational risks and issues and perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Determines, sets, and delivers goals and objectives for teams in line with both the company’s and department’s strategic aims and objectives
Constantly promotes high standards through exemplary behaviours by actively demonstrating the company values to influence the team in behaviours expected of them
A leader in continuous improvement activities, including supporting lean/6S initiatives to improve quality, and reduce waste with clear measurable outcomes
Provides a weekly report (SOFT or equivalent) to Head of Operations
What You Bring:
Security contractual compliance will require incumbents to be a sole British National .
Strong previous experience in the Nuclear and/or Aerospace industry leading production (or elements of) management teams
Understanding of quality systems such as ISO-9001, OHSAS 18001 and NQA-1
Expertise working with ERP, MRP and/or IBP, with MES experience advantageous.
5S/6S and demonstrable lean manufacturing training/experience (e.g. six sigma belts)
Strategic thinker with clear analytical skills and the ability to balance long-term and short-term priorities
Commercially and financially aware
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to challenge and influence at all levels, including strong negotiation and decision-making skills
Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results
Who We Are
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.