Qantas Group
Aviation
ManagerProductionSupport
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“Manager Production Support at Qantas Group. Skills: Production Support, Operational efficiency, Continuous improvement, Stakeholder management. Lead production support activity. Ensure seamless delivery of maintenance operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Customer aircraft delivered on time; Customer aircraft delivered on budget
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years leadership experience, 5 years senior executive responsibility, background in production planning, background in resource management, background in maintenance operations, Deep knowledge of CASA regulations, Experience in regulated heavy maintenance facilities, Ability to create cultural change, Ability to create operational change, Proven ability to manage safety, Proven ability to manage compliance, Proven ability to manage industrial relations, Proven ability to manage operational excellence, Experience building stakeholder relationships, Experience influencing outcomes, Commercial acumen, Project management skills, Understanding of Lean methodologies, Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Tertiary qualifications in related disciplines
Nice to Have
Aircraft maintenance environments experience
What You'll Do.
Lead production support activity
Ensure seamless delivery of maintenance operations
Drive continuous improvement
Enhance operational performance
Build performance-driven culture
Ensure customer aircraft delivered on time
Ensure customer aircraft delivered on budget
Lead Production Support Group
Accountable for production preparedness
Accountable for process improvements
Accountable for operational compliance
Accountable for development of key performance measures
Lead production support shop lifecycle
Drive operational efficiency initiatives
Partner with senior leaders
Drive performance-based culture
Embed continuous improvement practices
Oversee resource alignment
Oversee workload management
Oversee production readiness
Ensure timely delivery of customer requirements
Build stakeholder relationships
Ensure seamless operational delivery
Ensure compliance with CASA regulations
Ensure compliance with Qantas Engineering policies
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards
Provide strategic leadership in safety
Provide strategic leadership in operational performance
Provide strategic leadership in people management
Lead business improvement initiatives
Contribute to Qantas Group engineering transformation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Qantas Engineering; CAMO; External suppliers; Senior leaders; All levels of organisation
Process & Methodology
Project management skills, Lean methodologies
Full Job Description
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services. * Located at Brisbane Base Maintenance Hangar * Executive Level Job Grade * Leadership opportunity within the QE Aircraft Maintenance team The Qantas Group sits at the heart of the fast-moving, challenging and exciting aviation and travel sector. Today, 35,000 people work in Australia and overseas across our airline, freight, catering, ground service and loyalty arms, driving our success and maintaining our position as a world-class organisation. As we engage our next generation, we continue to look for the passion and commitment that have always set the Qantas Group apart. In this uniquely dynamic environment, you’re encouraged to embrace a challenge and build your experience every day. The Manager Production Support is responsible for leading the production support activity carried out by all support shops functions within Brisbane Base Maintenance (BBM), ensuring the seamless delivery of maintenance operations through effective resource planning, operational efficiency, and strategic leadership. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, enhancing operational performance, and building a performance-driven culture that ensures customer aircraft are delivered on time and on budget. You will lead the Production Support Group and be accountable for production preparedness, process improvements, operational compliance, and the development of key performance measures that enhance delivery standards across BBM. Strong leadership, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and a safety-first mindset will be essential to success
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