Job Description
NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is currently seeking a Production Manager in our Charts+ department. They will be responsible for managing, motivating and developing a team of Analysts to ensure the aeronautical charts are maintained and developed to support the NAVBLUE business. They will communicate company goals and make sure an effective, efficient & quality service is provided and ensure all specifications andquality standards are met on time and in full.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure Charts+ production cycle activities are completed on time to the required standard by organizing and delegating activities.
- Manage performance, motivate, coach team members and provide feedback to develop talent within the team.
- Manage administrative tasks including overtime, holidays, sick leaves, training records
- Lead / Coordinate improvement project(s) through solution definition, implementation, deployment
- Support customer account managers and senior management on customer calls, visits, and projects
- Represent the team and the company on internal and external forums and audits
- Recruit, onboard and train new team members
- Coordination of subcontractor activities
Education:
- Required: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Preferred: Aviation degree
Experience:
Required
- Proven experience in leadership and management
Preferred
- Knowledge of the Aviation industry
- Knowledge of Navigation+ processes and how they fit in NAVBLUE
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies:
Required
- Ability to effectively cooperate with both internal and external customers
- Quality minded, ability to run problem solving and root cause analysis sessions
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Critical thinking
- Able to work in agile environment
- Coordination skills
- Collaborates effectively in a team environment
- Effective interpersonal skills; adaptable to all levels of the organization.
- Good organizational skills
Preferred
- Knowledge of end to end process for Charts Production
- SAFE framework
- LEAN methodology
- Change management
Communication Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, including coaching, giving and receiving feedback
- Good presentation skills
- Facilitation skills
Perks:
Located in Hersham Place Technology Park, NAVBLUE has an on-site restaurant, Nuffield gym, cycle area, and is only 6 miles away from the M25 or A3. The modern design of our suite draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:
- Being part of Airbus Network
- Flexible hours
- Vacation Days (26 days)
- Hybrid working environment
- Free parking
- Training and Development Support
- Strong work-life balance
- Casual dress code
- Private Medical Care
- Private Dental Care
- Group Income Protection
- Work travel ability
- Strong focus on mental health support benefits
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Referral program
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Rewards and Recognition program
- Monthly Lunch and Learns
- Organized Volunteer Activities
- An active social committee
- An active inclusion and diversity committee
- And much more!
Not to mention, the aviation industry’s ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.
We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Navblue is committed to creating an environment and a culture where everyone feels like they belong no matter who they are or where they are from. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, record of offences, or basis of disability or any protected class. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process.
About Us:
NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. These products directly support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.
Through digital and collaborative innovation, our passionate and customer-focused team develops solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of air transport. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.
NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.
NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Cardiff (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand), Malmö (Sweden), and Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.
The Future is Yours for the Taking: https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceYY
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walton-on-Thames, KT12
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