Delivery Manager

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 customer delivery dates and revenue budget targets, to cost and with quality (hardware and paperwork)
• The team comprises of the AAR aftermarket team in Wimborne
• Issue resolution, with the Manufacturing Engineers, Material Planners, Quality Inspector, Test Technicians and Fitters
• The Delivery Manager reports to the Value Stream Manager
• 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 meetings 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
• 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
• Understand relevant commercial flow downs that are associated with delivery and ensure they have been flowed out to the right teams
• OTD and arrears management 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 Value Stream Manager in achieving FPY targets

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

• 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