Lead Supply Chain Performance for a Global Aerospace Leader
Safran Nacelles is a world leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing innovative products and services for commercial, regional and business aircraft across the globe. From design and manufacturing to integration, maintenance and aftermarket support, our expertise helps shape the future of aerospace.
What We Offer
37-hour working week over 4.5 days
Early finish on Fridays (role dependent)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
10% employer pension contribution
4x salary life assurance
Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity policies
Employee share purchase scheme with free matching shares
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa with discounted rates
Employee Assistance Programme providing:
24/7 mental health support
Remote GP access, Medical second opinions, Physiotherapy, services
Flexible benefits package
Role Overview
As the Supply Chain Line Manager, you will be accountable for the overall Supply Chain process across designated Assembly lines. This includes ownership of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Planning & Control processes, inventory management, logistics coordination, supplier performance and production scheduling.
You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Industrial Programme Management and Manufacturing teams to ensure customer demand is delivered efficiently while balancing inventory, capacity, cost and operational risk.




This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capability, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Control Management
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
Performance Management
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Candidate skills & requirements
What You'll Bring
Extensive Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Strong understanding of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), MRP and MRPII processes.
Broad understanding of production processes and industrial supply chains.
Knowledge of business economics and supply chain performance drivers.
Strong stakeholder management and matrix leadership experience.
Experience using ERP systems, supplier portals and planning tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong decision-making capability.
Effective communication and influencing skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes
Proactive and solution-oriented.
Resilient and adaptive.
Highly organised and thorough.
Accountable and results-driven.
Strong collaborator and team player.




Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
But what else? (perks, specificities, etc.)
As required
Position description
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
Job title
Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies
Safran Nacelles | Burnley Full-Time | Permanent
Lead Supply Chain Performance for a Global Aerospace Leader
Safran Nacelles is a world leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing innovative products and services for commercial, regional and business aircraft across the globe. From design and manufacturing to integration, maintenance and aftermarket support, our expertise helps shape the future of aerospace.
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies to join our Burnley site. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end Supply Chain process across Assembly production lines, ensuring customer commitments are achieved while driving operational excellence, on-time delivery, inventory optimisation and continuous improvement.
Working within a complex manufacturing environment, you will lead planning and control activities, coordinate internal and external supply chain stakeholders, and develop robust production plans that support our business objectives.
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📌 Supply Chain Line Manager - Assemblies (Melbourne)
🏢 Safran Group
📍 Melbourne