Mesa is an aircraft maintenance provider based in Lisbon and Beja, Portugal, with several outstations around the world.
An EASA Part-145 Maintenance Organization, approved under Portuguese Authority (ANAC) with Certificate PT.145.020. The company is oriented to perform maintenance worldwide on Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380 and BOMBARDIER CL-600-2B16.
Considering the forecasted growth, we are currently looking for a highly motivated Production Manager with previous experience, to join our team in Beja, Portugal.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead, mentor, and supervise the aircraft maintenance team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement;
· Manage daily operations to meet production goals and maintain high standards of quality, adhering to regulatory requirements;
· Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and ensure consistent communication of company policies and updates;
· Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, quality and supply chain departments to ensure availability of resources, tooling, and spare parts to support uninterrupted operations;
· Work closely with the Quality department to ensure that all maintenance activities comply with aviation industry regulations, customer standards, and internal policies;
· Establish and maintain effective inspection and audit processes to identify and resolve quality issues promptly, reducing rework and improving reliability;
· Ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and properly maintained to support compliance audits and quality control requirements;
· Guarantee station compliance of all safety regulations and requirements pertaining to the station, aircraft, facilities, equipment and personnel;
· Monitor and analyze production metrics, providing insights to senior management and recommending corrective actions as needed.
SOME OF OUR REQUIREMENTS:
· Preferable: professional experience in part 145 organizations;
· Good proficiency in Microsoft Office tools;
· Proficiency in spoken and written English (mandatory);
· Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to meet production targets;
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, especially under pressure;
· Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments and communicate effectively with regulatory authorities and clients;
· Detail-oriented, with a commitment to upholding safety and quality standards in all aspects of production;
· Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, optimizing costs, and forecasting resource needs;
· Extensive knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA), and experience managing compliance in a maintenance setting;
· Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and workflow management in an aviation context.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our talented team.
If you're ready to soar with MESA and take your career to new heights, apply today.