Aerospace Manufacturing Operations Leader

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in East Cowes is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager (Operations Team Leader) for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment. Based at East Cowes facilities, you will lead a team of up to 12 operatives, drive PSQDCC targets through the Lean Operating Model, and deliver Operational Excellence.

The role requires flexibility across shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 8am-4:30pm with weekly rotation).

Qualifications

• Previous similar experience gained within an Aerospace (or very similar) manufacturing Industry.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with a track record of successfully leading, engaging, training anddeveloping high-performing teams.
• Excellent workplace performance, demonstrating rigorous adherence to standardised work, and a track record of Kaizen implementation.
• Self-motivated by meeting and exceeding performance targets.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders.
• Effective and influential communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a high-performing team of (typically up to 12) manufacturing operatives.
• Achieving the People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost (PSQDCC) targets through the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model.
• Attaining Operational Excellence across their designated area of responsibility, in line with the Performance Centre objectives.
• Active involvement in problem solving and the management system using a 'Go to Gemba' approach to solve problems with the ambition that 95% of issues can be solved within the zone itself
• Creating a 'Great Place To Work' through developing and empowering first class Team Members and driving a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and open dialogue.

Skills

Leadership

Kaizen

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Job description

GKN Aerospace in East Cowes is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager (Operations Team Leader) for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment. Based at East Cowes facilities, you will lead a team of up to 12 operatives, drive PSQDCC targets through the Lean Operating Model, and deliver Operational Excellence.

The role requires flexibility across shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 8am-4:30pm with weekly rotation).