Operations Lead

Rocket Lab; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Operations Lead to manage production processes and team performance within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence and safety, focusing on team engagement to meet targets. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to navigate the dynamic manufacturing landscape effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in line management or team coordination is advantageous.
• Good understanding of CI and 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the team to achieve production plans.
• Manage employee engagement and performance topics.
• Ensure compliance with HSE processes and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Qualification or experience within a Manufacturing discipline

Job description

Operations Lead

Published 06.12.2025

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Pitstone, Buckinghamshire , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

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Published 06.12.2025

Job Description

The Operations Lead is accountable for the day-to-day running of their assigned area within the module, maintaining team performance and line management of the team to achieve the production plan.

This will include taking daily actions to build team engagement, ensuring a safe working environment and prompt management of key issues in order to achieve the operational plan.

Role holder will fulfil a combination of direct production and team leading, the ratios will vary and the Operations Lead will need to maintain stamp approvals
It is expected that the role holder will be able to move around the factory to support when there is an absence or vacancy and will also be asked to cover build if needed within the cell
Management of skill of whole team in conjunction with wider Operations Management ensuring 2 deep cover on all critical activities
Connected with the other Operations Leads for the module to support delivery of the whole module performance

Working to part 145 or 21G compliance with the purpose of achieving set targets to ensure customer satisfaction.
The role holder will also continue to assist with direct production activities in line with the S&OP planning and their stamp approvals as needed.

• Lead and supervise the team, including any Apprentices, coordinating schedules and daily tasks addressing topics on a daily basis as needed
• Manage people topics in a way that maximises opportunity for employee engagement in line with cultural aspirations as well as ensuring output targets are achieved including the following:
o Organise and prepare overtime and holiday, checking that the expected output is achieved
o Manage planned and unplanned absences
o Lead development review (ODR/PDR) and training needs and plan to ensure cross training takes place within cell
o Monitor and manage performance, initiate investigations and proactively address employee relations topics where needed
o Understand and act as a role model for the Safran Leadership model
o Promote and embed an improvement culture and share best practice with other team leaders
• Lead level 1 QRQC and associated HSE processes including GPI, ensuring HSE awareness and compliance across the team. Take actions where needed to support accident investigation (8D), resolve deviations and working towards all team members having a HSE mind-set
• Review and analyse system data to support decision making including line of balance
• Maintain team board including visual metrics, action plans and other relevant information
• Deploy a team working ethos and manage individuals in alignment with site cultural expectations
• Proactively communicate key business news to the team helping them understand how they are contributing to the overall business goals

Job Requirements

• Previous experience of working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Qualification or experience within a Manufacturing discipline
• Previous line management experience or team coordination advantageous
• Previous experience of coordinating work for a team or group of people, able to delegate effectively and prioritise workloads accordingly
• Resilient with good attention to detail and able to work accurately and efficiently to meet internal targets
• Good planning and organisational skills with a flexible attitude
• Good influencing skills
• Effective communication skills with a good interpersonal style – able to relate and build rapport with people at all levels
• Ability to review and interpret module data to make appropriate decisions
• Drive and influence to ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently
• Good understanding of CI and 5S principles and their application
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Action orientated and high level of energy for improvements and change
• Positive attitude towards quality of work
• Demonstrate understanding of Part 145 or 21G requirements as relevant

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

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Westfield Road LU7 9RH

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

England United Kingdom

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