Spares & Repairs Manager

Responsible for the day-to-day management of a logistics team, which could include both professional and manual resource, to provide a logistics service to an area within manufacturing operations

Providing support to the Senior Logistics Managers/Head of Logistics in their responsibility for its safety, performance, capability, processes and strategy to ensure the logistics requirements for the Line of Business are delivered

Management of customer relationships

Ensuring correct KPI's are in place to monitor progress

Act as an escalation route for prioritisation of work to lists, and responsible for the expediting of shortages

Liaising with internal and external suppliers to ensure the flow of material through the manufacturing process

Management of project management staff

Significant experience within an operational environment, with a strong understanding of Logistics/Supply Chain strategies, concepts, systems and processes

A high energy leader, with a focused and objective management style and an ability to quickly develop relationships both internally and externally

Desirable:

Able to filter, prioritise, analyse and validate complex and dynamic material

Recognition through an appropriate Professional Supply Chain body at a Chartered level ie CILT or equivalent

Previous experience of the delivery of complex and critical logistical outcomes that enable strong schedule and financial performance

Air power is a critical national asset. It is the key to national security, to achieving global influence, supporting relations with key allies and driving national prosperity, jobs and significant economic return to the UK. Our people are the power behind our Air Power; making a difference to the nations we support every day. We are focused on creating a working environment that values diversity and fosters innovation, enabling us to protect those who protect us.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Europe International (E+I) Production Team:

We have great opportunities to work on complex, innovative and world leading projects such as Typhoon. Join us and you will be working alongside other functions to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and be continually upgraded to maintain Customers Air Defence capabilities.