Programme Manager - Supplier Performance Improvement

Department:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

 

Mission:

Gobel and Partner Ltd (G&P), working on behalf of a global leader in aero engine manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a critical supplier performance improvement initiative. The successful candidate will manage a cross-functional engineering team deployed into underperforming suppliers with the goal of improving OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance.

 

This programme will focus on identifying and resolving OTIF issues that arise from purchasing, planning, operational, and quality-related challenges. The Programme Manager will take ownership of programme planning, progress tracking, risk and issue management, stakeholder communication, and performance reporting to ensure transparent, efficient delivery of improvement actions.

 

Reporting To:

G&P Engineering Services Manager & Client Leadership Team

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Programme Leadership & Planning

• Develop and manage a structured programme plan with clear milestones, deliverables, and resource allocations.

• Coordinate deployment and activities of a team of 6+ engineers across supplier locations.

• Align programme scope with client objectives and OTIF improvement targets impacted by cross-functional supply chain issues.

 

Progress Tracking & Reporting

• Track performance against programme timelines, escalating deviations and adjusting plans as necessary.

• Lead regular reporting and review cycles, providing clear visibility to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and achievements.

• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor delivery performance and identify bottlenecks and emerging risks.

 

Stakeholder & Risk Management

• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders—Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and Quality—to ensure full alignment.

• Identify and manage risks across supplier improvement workstreams, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

• Act as the central point of coordination between client leadership and deployed teams.

 

Supplier Engagement Oversight

• Oversee structured assessments of supplier capability, capacity, and delivery constraints.

• Ensure engineering teams implement root cause analysis and corrective actions tailored to OTIF-affecting factors across functions.

• Drive consistent delivery of improvement initiatives and short-term expediting efforts to resolve critical part shortages.

 

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all programme activities comply with client policies and industry standards.

• Maintain thorough documentation, including action logs, change requests, and lessons learned.

 

Key Requirements:

·       Proven experience in programme or project management within a manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environment.

·       Strong track record managing supplier performance initiatives, with specific focus on OTIF improvement influenced by purchasing, planning, operations, and quality issues.

·       Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in supplier-facing environments.

·       Excellent skills in tracking progress, reporting KPIs, and managing risk across complex programmes.

·       Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities across all organizational levels.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (O365) applications including Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for programme tracking and reporting.

·       Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

·       Willingness to travel to supplier sites in the UK and EU.

 

Desirable Skills:

·       Sector experience in aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.

·       Experience using O365 tools for collaborative project tracking, reporting, and dashboard creation.

·       Certifications in project/programme management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or supply chain disciplines.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

This role suits a senior programme or supply chain professional with experience in driving supplier recovery and performance initiatives. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigour with strong leadership, is outcome-focused, and excels at coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating with clarity at all levels.

 

Pay:

£500/day Outside IR35