Production Manager

Senior Manager – Production Operations & Assembly Location: Birmingham Airport (Onsite) Rate: £67.50 – £74.50 / hour Duration: Contract through August 2027 Shift: Monday – Thursday (4x10-hour shifts) Clearance: BPSS & SC required prior to start

If you have the MRO modification experience, active SC clearance, and are available to hit the ground running in Birmingham, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Production Operations Manager to step in and lead day-to-day assembly, major aircraft modifications, and supplier integration for a high-priority aerospace project based at Birmingham Airport.

This is a focused, fixed-term contract assignment through August 2027. We need an immediate impact player who can drive production, oversee MRO technical certifications, and ensure on-time execution without delay.

Key Responsibilities

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Production Leadership: Lead day-to-day assembly and major modification activities, driving safety, quality, and schedule delivery.

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Supplier Integration: Oversee on-site modification suppliers, review and sign off daily work plans, and enforce contractual standards.

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Technical Oversight: Approve technical approaches, manage final component installations, system checks, troubleshooting, and final release-to-flight/certification steps.

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Resource Management: Secure and allocate personnel, tooling, and materials to maintain shift targets across a 4-day working pattern.

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Compliance & Auditing: Verify strict adherence to ground operating procedures, airworthiness standards, and regulatory compliance.

What You Need to Succeed

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Proven experience in an MRO technical certifying or leadership role on large aircraft, specifically involving major modification programs.

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Strong Leadership: Proven track record leading multidisciplinary shop-floor teams and managing supplier performance on-site.

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Project Management Skills: Strong ability to balance shift priorities, resolve technical bottlenecks, and report clear status updates to executive stakeholders.

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Clearance: Must hold active BPSS and Security Clearance (SC) prior to start date.

How to Apply

If you have the MRO modification experience, active SC clearance, and are available to hit the ground running in Birmingham, submit your CV today for immediate consideration