Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Head of Assembly.

• Full time, permanent position
• 39 hours per week
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The Head of Assembly is responsible for the end-to-end management of Assembly in the Wrexham Facility. The core responsibility of the Assembly lead is to assume full P&L responsibility for the structure’s facility, and work with the Division Manager for Wrexham and Finance Business Partner, to support development and oversee the implementation of a strategic business plan, aligned with the overall corporate strategy for Magellan.

The Head of Assembly will apply strong leadership, focusing heavily on improving delivery to the customer, working with the finance, quality and engineering team to improve processes and output. They will have budget management skills to ensure that we remain on track and that our profit- making parts are delivered on time in full, while supporting the Division Manager.

The right candidate will model good behaviours, setting core priorities against the multi year action plan, acting as a leader, coach and manager for the employees within the facility. The incumbent should assess existing workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and help formalize and implement scalable processes and procedures across assembly.

The ideal candidate will bring structure, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and compliance within a highly technical and regulated environment.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
  
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Support, refine and oversee the implementation of a long- and short-term strategic business and cultural change plan, aligned to corporate strategy/objectives, working with your peers to ensure that they understand and are aligned to the same plan and understand their required supports and inputs for the growth of the plant.
• Strategically align with customers, understanding their needs and drivers, to develop plans which include commitments to delivery, performance measures, and price. Proactively participate and work with the Division Manager to ensure that delivery remains on track, while supporting long term improvements in the facility and its performance.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, REACH, COSHH, and customer-specific requirements. Own and manage departmental budgets covering labour, consumables, maintenance, and capex. Ensure that “big basics” are in place throughout Assembly as a facility.
• With support from finance, set measurable financial goals (short & long term) that drive profitable business growth. Work closely with finance to ensure that you oversee and are supported on delivering against all financial metrics, including cash and asset management, reporting, corporate & regulatory policies. Support the Division Manager with the development of comprehensive annual business plan for Assembly (including budgets, forecasts, and operational targets).
• Ensure that Assembly facility and function is “fit to win”, utilising the Magellan corporation to ensure that the MOS is fully integrated and that best practice is implemented into Assembly supporting the CI Team with implementing improvements.
• Utilize agreed performance metrics that are developed to measure ongoing strategic success and identify areas for improvement or consideration, to ensure that the right metrics are considered when understanding the delivery and growth of the business.
• Work with the local supporting functions to drive improvements in process, procedures and demonstration of good leadership and behaviours within the Assembly facility.
• Ensure all internal business systems are operating optimally to direct, monitor and measure company resources.
• Be a “key contributor “in the Wrexham SLT, helping set the standard on the facility journey to best in class.
• Establish and maintain a regular internal and management review process, working closely with the site HRBP, to nurture, develop and grow talent within the Assembly facility.
• Support a developing culture of operational excellence, creative thought, and continuous improvement throughout the facility. Be a champion for change and a people focused culture.

Position Requirements

Academic:

• ILM L5
• IOSH Managing Safely
• ILM or equivalent leadership experience

Professional Accreditations:

• ILM
• PRINCE2
• AGILE SIX Sigma Green belt or above desirable

Experience:

• P&L understanding with precision/custom engineering manufacturing. Operations experience using lean manufacturing tools
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience leading a team to successful OTIF delivery.
• Experience building and supporting a strong union relationship.
• Experience working in an Assembly environment and a leadership role is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting cultural change and working closely with the HR function and leaders to build a one team culture.
• Experience with introducing and implementing core basics as well as experience of what world class manufacturing facilities should look like and deliver.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, knowledge of SAP essential.

Key Competencies:

• Coaching and leading successful teams
• Developing Talent
• Experience working with planning and finance departments to drive a delivery strategy
• Working understanding of Assembly
• Customer Engagement and relationship growth
• Financial Acumen and an understanding of the P and L, PBIT, key financial metrics and drivers
• Supporting wholesale organisational and culture change
• Operational Decision Making
• Setting Business Strategies
• Developing a one team approach
• Taking a business on a multi phase journey/project
  
  

Other skills/Abilities

• Strong relationship builder
• Flexible and open-minded to outsourcing, strategic partnering and virtual work environments as options to traditional thinking.
• Strong mentor, coach and motivator
• Demonstrates values consistent with the culture, management and operating style expected of Magellan employees
• Confident and comfortable with challenging the status quo constructively, capable of supporting a culture of peer to manager and peer to peer accountability
• Experience sharing best practice
• Demonstrating ability to travel 10-20 within the region

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!