Aerospace Team Leader: Lean Ops & 4‑Day Week

GKN Aerospace company; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15% Bonus

Pension Scheme 1.5x

Life Assurance 8 x salary

Income protection

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Job summary

GKN Aerospace at Filton specializes in structural wing assemblies and metallic components for civil and military aircraft. We seek a dynamic Team Leader to drive Lean initiatives, develop a high-performing team, and deliver PSQDCC results in a 37-hour, 4-day week.

You will rotate patterns (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) and start Tue-Fri, leading 10–15 operators. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and continuous improvement within a global aerospace context.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a defined work zone.
• Kaizen implementation and adherence to standardized work.
• Background in a regulated industry.
• Proven leadership and team development.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Lean/Production Systems knowledge and certification.
• Experience with operational planning and scheduling.
• Passion for aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Role model culture principles and lead a collaborative environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Maintain safety and environmental policy compliance.
• Lead deployment of Lean Operating Model to meet targets.
• Develop future leaders within the team.
• Promote problem-solving at the source (Gemba).
• Coordinate with other Team Leaders for area performance.
• Manage budget and allocate resources to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Kaizen

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Regulated industry experience

Lean mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching and development

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Operating Model

Production planning

Job description

GKN Aerospace at Filton specializes in structural wing assemblies and metallic components for civil and military aircraft. We seek a dynamic Team Leader to drive Lean initiatives, develop a high-performing team, and deliver PSQDCC results in a 37-hour, 4-day week.

You will rotate patterns (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) and start Tue-Fri, leading 10–15 operators. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and continuous improvement within a global aerospace context.