PRODUCTION SUPPORT MANAGER

Production Support Manager (temporary position until 31 January 2027)

Maintenance Production is a part of SAS Operations which includes EASA Part 145 and EASA Part 147. Maintenance Production delivers aircraft according to SAS standards and in accordance with SAS priorities: Safety, Punctualitiy and Care.

As Production Support Manager you will be responsible for daily operational task to support the maintenance production team. You will report directly to the Production Manager and be a part of the local management team. This role will manage projects, provide support for the production and take on stand-in duties in vacation periods.

This is a temporary position (fixed-term contract) until 31 January 2027.

The role is interesting and full of variation. There are several opportunities for development using LEAN and close collaboration with stakeholders within SAS, including SAS OCC/MO-C.

At SAS, we lead with iCARE. iCARE is our shared mindset and cultural foundation – essential for how we work and lead. We Inspire by leading with authenticity, Collaborate to achieve more together, take Accountability for results, show Recognition by lifting each other up, and Execute with focus and speed. iCARE means caring for our colleagues, our travelers, our owners, the environment – and ourselves.

Change within SAS Maintenance Production is driven by LEAN, and continuous improvement is a cornerstone of our organization.

In order to succeed in this role it is important that you have the ability to work independently and are comfortable in taking and communicating decisions. You have a good analytical ability and apply a holistic perspective to your work. You can be creative and are inspired by driving change. 
You will need to be structured in your work, have an ability to solve problems with a practical and pragmatic approach and of course been motivated in achieving your own personal goals and SAS business goals.

We are looking for someone who leads by example, who motivates the people around them by adopting a positive attitude and by establishing good working relationships based on trust and respect.

Contact with our customers will be an important part of your daily work so having good communication skills, being service minded and flexible are also important attributes.

Main tasks

• Work according to Safety first
• Coordinate maintenance production
• Deputy for Production Manager during vacation
• Responsible for continuous improvement in the development of LEAN production techniques.
• Work with KPI´s, Info Center and TIP in daily LEAN work.
• Develop and manage the teammembers.
• Build LEAN knowledge in production.
• Perform assessment of personal

Education and experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within aircraft maintenance
• Experience in developing others and team management
• Desirable experience within one or several aircraft types operated by SAS.
• Desirable experience working with AMOS maintenance management system
• Additional education within leadership are desirable.
• Knowledge or LEAN certification is an advantage

Other of Importance

This is a temporary position (fixed-term contract) until 31 January 2027.

The position of Production Support Manager requires security clearance, so you will be required to complete a security interview, background checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing.

If you want to be part of our management team at Gardermoen, we welcome your application. If you require any additional information regarding this role, you are welcome to contact:

Kjerand Stokke, Production Manager OSL  
Phone: +47 95716822  
E-mail: kjerand.stokke@sas.no  

We review applications on an ongoing basis and will invite relevant candidates for interviews, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.