Aviation Production Lead - Lean, Safe & High Impact

Lufthansa Aerial Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Greater London seeks a Production Supervisor to lead operational success. In this role, you will manage people effectively within a unionised environment and encourage a culture of trust and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have significant people management experience, IT literacy, and a thorough understanding of aviation regulations. Flexibility for shift work is required. Join a team that prioritizes excellence in service delivery and operational compliance.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in engineering or equivalent leadership experience required.
• Proven experience in an operational, unionised environment is necessary.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Lead teams in performance management and embed lean principles.
• Ensure compliance with aviation, environmental, and health & safety regulations.

Skills

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Performance management

Understanding of MRO operations

Process improvement knowledge

Health & Safety regulations knowledge

IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND in engineering or aircraft maintenance

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading aviation service provider in Greater London seeks a Production Supervisor to lead operational success. In this role, you will manage people effectively within a unionised environment and encourage a culture of trust and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have significant people management experience, IT literacy, and a thorough understanding of aviation regulations. Flexibility for shift work is required. Join a team that prioritizes excellence in service delivery and operational compliance.