Delivery Operations Manager

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
Flexible working options
Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
Early finish on Fridays
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

What does the role look like?

As a Delivery Assurance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring delivery commitments are met across Machining & Special Process. You'll provide operational and administrative leadership, using KPIs to drive performance and recovery plans, while working cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to support production ramp ups and new product introductions.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to managers and teams
Drive delivery performance through KPI tracking (e.g. parts booked to stores, recovery hours)
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, capture actions and ensure follow-up
Prepare reports, manage data, and track performance against safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity targets
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and partners
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements
Identify and implement improvements to processes and ways of working
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to support NPI and production ramp-upsWhat will you bring to the role?
Essential skills:

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Proven experience using KPIs and data to drive operational performance and delivery
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Desirable skills:

Strong working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials and quality systems
Manufacturing environment experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Proactive, solution-focused and adaptable to change
Professional, reliable and discreet
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team