Manufacturing Manager - Aircraft

Location: Beijing China

Date: 08 Apr 2009

Contact: Jan Lowe

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Profile for Manager - Aircraft Manufacturing

Introduction

The company was established as a Joint Venture with the then AVIC in 1997 and was the first Chinese company to be accredited with Aerospace Standard AS9100 . 10 years on the company is now a strategic partner as part of the global presence.

Responsible for the manufacture and delivery of electrical and electrometrical assemblies to the Commercial Aerospace Customer base.

Developed on a sound foundation and with ongoing support from the Parent Company in The Netherlands, the company utilises sound business systems and processes, supported by a strong set of company values which is focused on becoming the Centre of Excellence for Commercial Aerospace manufacturing.

Introduction of role of Manager-Manufacturing

This job description gives an overview of the tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken by the position of Manager-Manufacturing within the Company's China operation, and specifies the requirements that will apply to a functionary holding this position.

Job specification

Optimise utilisation of resources to maximise operational performance and enhance Customer satisfaction within the constraints of the company’s aerospace quality accreditations. Manage operations to maximise internal financial performance. Ensure smooth cooperation of operation with all partner departments

Organisation

The Manager-Manufacturing reports hierarchically and operationally to the General Manager, with a functional reporting line to the Director of Operations in the Netherlands

In this role the Manager-Manufacturing is a key member of the Company Management Team, and has direct responsibility for two key functions namely; Leadership and Management of Cross Functional Integrated Project Teams and leading the Innovation Group.

Supportive tasks embedded with the above organisation responibilities include but are not limited to Manufacturing, Facilities, Internal Account / Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Reporting, Risk Management, Business Improvements, Strategic Planning.

Key Responsibilities and responsibilities

Through effective Leadership
Through facilitation and motivation of personnel to create a production environment of work practices
Contribute through personal commitment to meeting stated business objectives,
Manager requires to support Technology Transfers
Develop and Implement the Industry Competency Standards
An Active member of the steering committee
Experience of working in China or abroad

General

For this position it is important to set up and maintain a good co-operation between the departments involved in the operational processes.
Take care that all subordinates work and behave in accordance with the applicable rules of conduct and discipline as prescribed in the Company Manual.
As a member of the Management Team, the Manager Manufacturing has a shared responsibility for most general policy items of FE-CN.

Education, training and experience requirements

(Technical) College or University level (Western standard). Bachelor or Master Degree.
Engineering Discipline in Industrial/Production engineering an advantage

Personal qualities, capabilities and manual skills

Leadership by ‘doing not talking’
Ability to coach and motivate
‘Hands On’ management style
Strong command of English
Team player in a multi-national, multi discipline environment
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently

The overall job satisfaction is very rewarding and seeing people develop with the company development and growth gives a personal satisfaction. Yet the environment demands a lot of your individual time and commitment, and can be very ‘frustrating’. Personal drive, patience and perseverance are key personal attributes that will allow you to succeed in China. The role is primarily people management and development whilst mapping out the strategic direction for the future. This is the comments from the executive manager.

All enquires should be addressed to Jan Lowe on 613 98090606 and email jan.lowe@aaresources.com and please quote job reference 3071

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