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Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are currently on the lookout for a Manufacturing Leader to join the team in Kilkeel.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide leadership to a production team within a lean manufacturing environment where performance is measured against key performance metrics and quality standards and the focus is on driving a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities include:

• Ensure performance delivery against key targets/metrics and quality standards (deliver the Master Production Schedule and related KPI’s)
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and cost reduction to maximise efficiency and effectiveness within a team
• Effectively manage a team to increase line performance and development of individuals
• Ensure that all Health and Safety standards and requirements are met

Key Requirements:

• Develop effective relationships within both the production and support departments in order to achieve organisational goals.
• Establish appropriate courses of action through prioritising and planning activities.
• Focus on continuous improvement within the production environment with the ability to engage team members in sustaining improvements.
• Hold or be working towards a Third level qualification in Engineering, Technology or Business discipline with years’ experience in a supervisory role within a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Take all necessary steps to ensure operational targets are met, sustained and improved upon.

Why work for us?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.