Delivery Manager

## Eaton Wimborne

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

## What you’ll do:

• Ensure the team deliver product to meet revenue budget targets
• The team comprises of the AAR aftermarket team in Wimborne and in Fort Walton Beach
• Ensure delivery is On time, to cost and with quality (Part and paperwork)
• Issue resolution, with the Production supervisor, Manufacturing Engineers, Material Planners, quality inspector, test technicians and fitters
• A key and instrumental role within the aftermarket team
• The Delivery Manager reports to the Value Stream Manager and is responsible for product delivery, on time (OTD), to cost and with quality (hardware and paperwork)
• Accountable for achieving the budget, which includes the early risk identification/mitigation and identification of opportunities (order book mid and long term assessment)
• Escalation of key issues to the Value Stream Manager and support meeting with the Operations Director
• Provides the financial forecasts to the IPT and the finance team, from the initial monthly review to regular in month updates with those risks and opportunities identified
• WIP management and accountability, including issue resolution and escalation
• Running of the team WIP/drumbeat meetings ensure accurate completion dates are provided to the material planners
• Issue resolution with the cross functional delivery team (eg MP, ME, Engineering, Quality and Procurement) such as NCRs, emerging design issues, Stop Notes and FAIRs.
• Key IPT/Ops interface
• Financial, tactical and day to day issues, resolution and escalation (T2 attendance + escalation meetings)
• Understand relevant commercial flow downs that are associated with delivery and ensure they have been flowed out to the right teams
• Acts as a filter/barrier to the MPs
• Review delivery performance and highlight candidates for assurance stock holding or kitting, working with the inventory control and/or procurement teams to implement solutions
• OTD and arrears management with the cross functional Ops/PROC and IPTs. Including the generation of materials for reporting
• OTTS management and tracking, run weekly team sessions including MPs, Procurement, Despatch team, investigate RCCA for missed deliveries and lead investigations with CI support
• Support the Production Supervisor and Value Stream Manager in achieving FPY targets

## Qualifications:

• Qualifications from HNC/HND level or above or time served experience

## Skills:

• Must be a team player with good issue resolution and at times be able to perform under pressure
• Must have good financial awareness,
• Good/Proven management and leadership skills
• Experience of delivering product would be beneficial

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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