Materials Team Lead

Direct Employer

Materials Team Lead

Atlantic Aviation Group Verified

Ireland

Supply Chain

Material Supply Officer

Onsite

Temporary

3 days ago

Job Title: Materials Team Lead (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Materials Manager

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With nearly 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including; aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including; Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Defence Services, and the EASA Part 147 Atlantic Aviation Training Academy which provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly-motivated career focused and ambitious Materials Team Lead seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader, problem solver, and role model, ensuring departmental objectives are achieved while building productive relationships with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Essential Job Function

• Lead and oversee the activities of the Purchasing and Stores team in H2.
• Control, supervise and support all related functions and processes.
• Manage and distribute workload to personnel and prioritise accordingly.
• Assist with and perform duties as required.
• Deal with all employee related matters, including the management of performance by continuous appraisal and annual reviews.
• Provide leadership to ensure the Team achieves optimum performance, through ongoing support and coaching.
• Participate in Recruitment and Selection activities as required.
• Update and maintain T&A records for Stores personnel on the ERP system.
• Ensure high standards of Quality, Housekeeping, Health & safety IAW SPM/MOE (This includes the timely closure of Quality, H&S findings, customer feedback, audits etc).
• Responsible for staff scheduling in line with roster agreement.
• Attend all required meetings and ensure necessary data is prepared.
• Positive and proactive interaction with all departments and customer representatives.
• Coordinate and ensure the delivery of all material orders for production & cost centres
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and supporting on site Customer Representatives as required
• Assist in system testing and implementing new processes / procedures.
• Develop and implement action plans to address any issues impacting departmental performance.
• Prepare and follow-up on handovers.
• Lead customer visits and audits, including local licence approvals.
• Responsible for all Customs related activities
• Responsible for the content & maintenance of Company Policies/Procedures relevant to the Materials Dept.
• Coordinate all material sales activities.
• Responsible for daily/weekly audits & checks, i.e. 5S, Temperature & Humidity recordings
• Undertake project work as required.
• Collaborate, develop, implement, and maintain process improvements through the Lean process
• Assist in the training of new employees and the ongoing development of the team
• Deputize for the Materials & Logistics Manager as required.
• Responsible for providing the Stores team with direction, prioritization & overall management.
• Ensuring the Stores team have the right development, support & focus to set them up for success
• Any other duties and responsibilities identified by the Materials & Logistics Manager as it relates to Materials, Customs & Compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Logistics / Warehouse
• Have knowledge of all areas within Stores
• Able to work well under pressure to deadlines and targets
• Able to develop a common strategy and generate new ideas / identify potential for improvement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• High level of resilience and ability to manage complexity
• Strong service and customer orientation
• Strong IT Skills with experience using an ERP System
• Strong commercial awareness with people leadership skills.
• Demonstrates and is passionate about delivering customer solutions. Aware of customer needs; makes decisions with customer in mind and builds strong customer relationships.
• Experience of working in a Lean / 5S environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

Typical Working Conditions

• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon and possibly offsite providing AOG support.
• PPE is provided by AAG and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Agencies

Atlantic Aviation Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place. Atlantic Aviation Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Atlantic Aviation Group.