Manufacturing Manager at SAFRAN UK, Burnley, Lancashire

Manufacturing Manager
Burnley
Full Time | Permanent

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Shape Performance. Lead People. Drive Manufacturing Excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a key manufacturing area, ensuring the delivery of world-class operational performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People and Inventory (SQCDPI).

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and achieving operational excellence.

As Manufacturing Manager, you will be accountable for delivering customer requirements through effective leadership of production teams, resource planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

Operational Leadership

• Lead and manage manufacturing operations to achieve customer delivery targets.
• Ensure products are delivered on time and in full against production plans and MRP requirements.
• Drive performance across SQCDPI metrics.
• Lead daily QRQC reviews and operational routines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and quality standards.
• Develop and implement Business Continuity Plans to safeguard production output.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop manufacturing teams to maximise performance and engagement.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.
• Manage employee performance, attendance and disciplinary processes where required.
• Foster strong relationships with employee representatives and unions.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive a "Right First Time" culture across all manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Act as a site ambassador for 5S and visual management standards.
• Resource & Business Management
• Ensure manufacturing capacity aligns with business demand.
• Manage budgets and resources in line with business objectives.
• Monitor productivity, utilisation, yield, scrap and inventory performance.
• Support capital investment planning and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency programmes.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday (role dependent)
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan (role dependent)
• Group income protection scheme
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. Our site in Burnley provides employment for almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Operations Management role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and production planning (MRP/MRPII).
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment with a focus on quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate large teams.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement, managing change, and delivering operational results.
• Financially aware, with an understanding of industrial costs, forecasting, and KPIs.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing management systems.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role within a complex manufacturing environment where you will have genuine influence over operational performance, team development and future business growth.

If you are a results-driven manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence and developing high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive the future of manufacturing excellence.