Manufacturing Operations Team Leader - Training and Development
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Bolton
- Salary
- £45,000 - £50,000
- Closing date
- 19 Nov 2024
- Reference
- R23272
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- Discipline
- Design, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Early Career, Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer, Engineering Manager
Job Details
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Team Leader - Training and Development
Salary: Circa £45,000 dependent on experience
Location: Bolto
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days a week on site / 1 day a week remotely, due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
This opportunity is for a Manufacturing Operations Team Leader to join the Operations Function, as Training and Development SME, to help shape and deliver the training and development needs of the Function. You will be responsible for assisting the Manufacturing Operations Manager in:
- Support the Operations Function with training and development improvement initiatives.
- Development of standardised training plans and skills matrices, in collaboration with the Training Department, for manual employees and Operations management (Working Cell Leaders, Team Leaders and Operations Managers).
- Ensure collaboration with the Training Department and L&D team to develop new training delivery methods (e.g, utilisation of Youlearn)
- Ensuring external benchmarking and a parity of approach
- Standardise and conduct skills assessments of the Operations community, identifying any potential skills deficiencies.
- Liaise with key stakeholders (e.g Business Units, Training & Development Manufacturing Operations Team Leader, etc.) where required to ensure they are aware of any relevant changes to existing training.
- Provide training and development support to deployed Manufacturing Operations Team Leaders and Working Cell Leaders as appropriate / required.
- Maintain close links to areas such as NPI, digital systems and the technology road map to ensure that training remains topical to the changing business environment
- Manage, on behalf of the Manufacturing Operations Manager, the Experienced Apprenticeship and Further Education schemes for manual employees.
- Provide support to deployed Manufacturing Operations Team Leaders and Working Cell Leaders in their relationship with the TU.
- Support the implementation of agreed actions, on behalf of the Manufacturing Operations Manager, for support and improvement activities where functional support to process and tools is required (e.g. Operational Excellence).
You will be supporting the Manufacturing Operations Manager in ensuring the Operations community is at the forefront of industry standards, in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Greater Manufacturing Function environment. The team has a great mix of people, all striving to deliver functional excellence.
What we're looking for from you:
- Considerable relevant experience and knowledge of operations management and the associated Manufacturing processes and tools
- An ability to effectively communicate to (both verbally and in writing), influence and negotiate with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. Business Units, Training Department, etc.)
- An ability to form strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate with those in similar roles within the Greater Manufacturing Function to ensure a parity of approach
- Robust planning and organisational skills; the ability to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to ensure delivery of objectives.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about delivering the role; the ability to engage a variety of audiences and levels of understanding to ensure that training is effective, understood by the recipient(s), and a positive experience for all parties.
- Approachable and seen as a go to person when training and development needs or shortfalls are identified and instrumental in a swift resolution.
- Analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail
- Flexibility, adaptability and resilience
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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Company
Together. For the future of defence.
We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.
Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.
In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.
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Our Values
Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.
Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
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6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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