VP GM – UK Shared Services (Cycle 2 & Supply Chain)
StandardAero
Europe, United Kingdom, England, Gosport
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Salary
Rank
VP
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
Procurement
Supply Chain
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
06-10-2025
Description
Collaboration, safety and shared success are our foundation. You’ll join a growing global MRO leader that gives you the resources, stability and respect you need to build a long ‑ term career with a team you can count on.
Key Responsibilities
- Set the strategy. Lead all component ‑ repair activity for the UK Engines Business Unit and the full UK Supply Chain, driving safety, quality, cost and TAT results.
- Deliver the numbers. Partner with the Engines & Rotary VP/GM to achieve P&L, capacity and turnaround targets across multiple product lines and facilities.
- Lead a high ‑ performing team. Coach and empower five direct ‑ report managers (Operations ‑ Component Repair, Senior Engineering, Senior Supply Chain, Planning and Project Management) and their teams.
- Own the supply chain. Develop and execute end ‑ to ‑ end strategies for procurement, inventory, logistics, warehousing and distribution; negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
- Strengthen resilience. Implement risk ‑ mitigation plans for material shortages, global disruptions and other supply ‑ chain challenges.
- Champion compliance. Interface with FAA, EASA and the UK Military Airworthiness Authority; host audits and address customer and regulator actions.
- Drive continuous improvement. Apply Lean tools and data analytics to optimize cost, efficiency and reliability across component repair and supply ‑ chain operations.
- Represent the business. Provide forecast, demand ‑ planning and performance updates to Sector Presidents, Site leadership, Finance, Supply Chain and HR stakeholders.
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering, aircraft engine maintenance, supply ‑ chain management or business administration (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years leading a mixed direct/indirect workforce, including labour planning and skills development.
- 5+ years directing large ‑ scale manufacturing, maintenance or repair ‑ engineering operations in a highly regulated industry.
- 5+ years managing full ‑ cycle supply ‑ chain functions—procurement, logistics, inventory and supplier management.
- 3+ years hands ‑ on experience with regulators, suppliers and contract negotiations.
- Proven analytical, problem ‑ solving, decision ‑ making and stakeholder ‑ management skills.
- Strong technical acumen with working knowledge of industry safety and quality standards.
- Completed aircraft/engine apprenticeship programme or equivalent practical training.
- Fellow or Chartered status with the Royal Aeronautical Society (or equivalent professional body).
- Formal Lean Six Sigma certification.
Benefits
- 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
- 4% employer match pension scheme
- YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous paid sick leave
- Life assurance cover
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
- Eye test vouchers
- Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
- Learning and training opportunities
Company Profile
StandardAero
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Revenue
$5.23B
Employees
7,500
Fortune 500 Rank
#642
Global 500 Rank
NA
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