Production Lead - Aircraft Maintenance Operations

Location: Birmingham Salary: Competitive + Benefits Sector: Aerospace and DefenceAre you an experienced aviation leader with a background in aircraft maintenance, modification programmes, or production operations?We are recruiting for a Production Lead to oversee complex aircraft maintenance and modification activities within a highly regulated aerospace environment. This is an excellent opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive operational performance, and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major aircraft programme.The RoleAs Production Lead, you will be responsible for managing daily aircraft maintenance and modification operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to schedule. Working closely with engineering, planning, quality, logistics, and programme teams, you will coordinate resources, resolve operational challenges, and ensure delivery objectives are achieved.This is a leadership position suited to someone who thrives in a busy aviation environment and has a proven record of managing aircraft maintenance or production activities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage aircraft maintenance and modification operations.Drive daily production activities to ensure programme milestones are achieved.Chair operational meetings and coordinate activities across multiple functions.Support and develop supervisors, team leaders, certifying staff, and technicians.Identify and resolve production issues that could impact quality, safety, or ..... full job details .....