Production Manager
About the job
## Job Description SECURITY CLEARANCE:Must have or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance LOCATION: Portsmouth (Site Based - No Hybrid) 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, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday.
There are no core hours on Friday afternoons.
Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements) Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme Family and Caregiving:Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving 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? Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Production Manager to join our Production team in Portsmouth.
As a key member of the management team, you will lead , develop, and engage a production team to deliver high-reliability products by optimising, resource planning and interfacing directly with the shop floor, you will ensure our products are delivered on time, on quality, and on cost within a safe and healthy environment.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM - Manage, lead, and engage a production team to meet stringent time, quality, cost, and safety requirements. - Execute Management Resource Planning (balancing manpower and machines) to optimise facility and resource availability on the shop floor. - Define and update the global production planning, ensuring successful delivery of multiple projects running in parallel according to given priorities. - Interface closely with the shop floor to ensure effective communication, seamless execution, and alignment with the overall production plan. - Manage allocated work packages and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment. - Ensure all manufacturing outputs are delivered in a safe, healthy environment, respecting all health, safety, and legal regulations. ## ABOUT YOU - Experience of leading production and optimising resource planning (manpower and machines) within a high-reliability manufacturing environment. - Experience of project planning, P6 scheduling, and defining global production plans across multiple parallel projects. - Experience of work package management, team leadership, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. - Experience of utilising manufacturing systems (knowledge of SAP Manufacturing Execution Systems is advantageous).
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 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 t he job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
LI:MF1 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Company AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited ## Employment Type Permanent ------- ## Experience Level Professional ## Job Family Leadership <JF-FA-EM> By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
From Airbus Defence and Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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