SeniorFull TimeEN
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Frequent travel within UK
LOCATION: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based)
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
You will be joining a powerhouse team of 1,800 people across 11 countries, managing 2.3 million parts per day.
As a Lead Supply Chain & Quality Manager, you will be the vital link between our global suppliers and our Final Assembly Lines.
You will take full ownership of supplier performance, ensuring our partners deliver "On Quality, On Time" to keep our production soaring. This role offers a unique blend of strategic oversight and hands-on problem-solving within a high-stakes, international environment.
We are evolving from a reactive organization to a risk management driven organization. To achieve this transformation we believe in welcoming innovative ideas and put them into actions, the power of internal and external intelligence. We believe in inspiring our community to make our people grow. With our induction plan Skills First+ we will ensure you’ll have access to all tools and training you may need to join us!
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
Manage contract execution and take accountability for supplier On Quality On Time (OQOT) performance to ensure seamless delivery to our plants.
Implement robust recovery and improvement plans to secure product conformity and mitigate supply chain risks.
Act as the primary interface between Airbus and our suppliers, fostering a collaborative partnership built on transparency and high standards.
Coordinate stakeholders across Engineering, Programs, and Procurement to harmonize supply chain activities and divisional goals.
Maintain a deep understanding of supplier capabilities and manufacturing technologies to provide effective control and oversight of all activities.
ABOUT YOU
Previous experience leading a team or leading projects within Supply Chain/Quality
You will have aerospace industry experience or will have worked in a similar environment such as automotive or rail,
You will be a strong communicator who has the ability to build trusting relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
You enjoy a fast-paced environment and are excited by the prospect of traveling to discover new places and manufacturing technologies.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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Company:
Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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