Qantas Group

Aviation

ManagerProductionSupport

A$220–350k ~AI est. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Aviation

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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