Supply Chain Team Leader

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services.

Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies

Safran Nacelles | Burnley Full-Time | Permanent | Monday - Friday

Lead Supply Chain Performance for a Global Aerospace Leader

Safran Nacelles is a world leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing innovative products and services for commercial, regional and business aircraft across the globe. From design and manufacturing to integration, maintenance and aftermarket support, our expertise helps shape the future of aerospace.

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Team Leader - Assemblies to join our Burnley site. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end Supply Chain process across Assembly production lines, ensuring customer commitments are achieved while driving operational excellence, on-time delivery, inventory optimisation and continuous improvement.

Working within a complex manufacturing environment, you will lead planning and control activities, coordinate internal and external supply chain stakeholders, and develop robust production plans that support our business objectives.

What We Offer

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you both in and out of work, including:

- 37-hour working week over 4.5 days
- Early finish on Fridays (role dependent)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 4x salary life assurance
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity policies
- Employee share purchase scheme with free matching shares
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa with discounted rates
- Employee Assistance Programme providing:
- 24/7 mental health support
- Remote GP access, Medical second opinions, Physiotherapy, services
- Flexible benefits package

Role Overview

As the Supply Chain Team Leader, you will be accountable for the overall Supply Chain process across designated Assembly lines. This includes ownership of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Planning & Control processes, inventory management, logistics coordination, supplier performance and production scheduling.

You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Industrial Programme Management and Manufacturing teams to ensure customer demand is delivered efficiently while balancing inventory, capacity, cost and operational risk.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capability, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Control Management

• Develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in line with agreed production requirements.
• Carry out Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), monitoring critical resources and bottlenecks whilst implementing mitigation plans.
• Lead weekly MPS reviews, analysing performance and adjusting schedules where necessary.
• Establish and maintain detailed production schedules for Assembly lines.
• Ensure production plans remain aligned to operational demand and customer commitments.
• Adapt schedules to balance load and capacity requirements during periods of overload.
• Interface with Industrial Programme Managers to manage short-term demand changes.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) validation processes.
• Develop inventory forecasts for the short and medium term.
• Define stock buffers and maintain accountability for inventory accuracy and associated costs.
• Coordinate external supply chain activities and develop mitigation plans addressing delivery, financial and supply risks.
• Manage critical part availability alongside internal and external planning teams.
• Ensure supply chain activities support customer delivery commitments.

Performance Management

• Measure and analyse Supply Chain performance using established MRPII metrics.
• Produce and present weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Analyse root causes of performance gaps, including MPS adherence and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Develop and implement corrective action and recovery plans with operational stakeholders.
• Ensure Assembly lines maintain MRPII Class One planning and control standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure process improvements are effectively reflected within planning systems and ERP tools.
• Drive supply chain efficiency, productivity and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain configuration management standards, ensuring Bills of Materials (BOMs), classifications and ERP data remain accurate.
• Promote best practices and standardised planning processes across the organisation.

Leadership

• Lead, develop and support Supply Chain team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, guidance and development opportunities to enhance team performance.

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience & Skills
- Extensive Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), MRP and MRPII processes.
- Broad understanding of production processes and industrial supply chains.
- Knowledge of business economics and supply chain performance drivers.
- Strong stakeholder management and matrix leadership experience.
- Experience using ERP systems, supplier portals and planning tools.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong decision-making capability.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution-oriented.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Highly organised and thorough.
- Accountable and results-driven.
- Strong collaborator and team player.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.