Aerospace Team Leader — Lean & People Development

GKN; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on 경험

Up to 15% Bonus

Pension Scheme 1.5x employee contrib.

Life Assurance 8 x salary

Income protection

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Collaborative, dynamic working env.

Job summary

GKN Aerospace at the Filton site seeks a dynamic Team Leader to drive Lean deployment, lead a 10–15 person team, and deliver PSQDCC targets while fostering a culture of openness and continuous learning.

You will rotate shifts (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) in a 37-hour, 4-day week, leading improvements across surface treatments and wing assemblies in a safety-conscious environment. A strong background in Lean and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing/ops environment.
• Track record of Kaizen implementation and standardized work.
• Background working in a regulated industry.
• Strong drive to meet PSQDCC targets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote GKN Aerospace culture and leadership principles.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coach team members.
• Maintain safety, health and environmental policies in the workspace.
• Lead Lean Operating Model deployment to meet targets and customer commitments.
• Develop a pipeline of leaders for succession and growth.
• Resolve issues at source using a Go-See-Gemba approach.
• Facilitate cross-zone communication and engagement.
• Manage budget with Group Leader to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with laws and ethics policies.

Skills

Leadership

Kaizen implementation

Regulated industry

PSQDCC targets

Communication & collaboration

Team development

Education

Engineering, Science or related field

Job description

GKN Aerospace at the Filton site seeks a dynamic Team Leader to drive Lean deployment, lead a 10–15 person team, and deliver PSQDCC targets while fostering a culture of openness and continuous learning.

You will rotate shifts (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) in a 37-hour, 4-day week, leading improvements across surface treatments and wing assemblies in a safety-conscious environment. A strong background in Lean and leadership is essential.