Operations Team Manager

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Belfast is seeking an Operations Team Manager to ensure operational efficiency and lead change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an HNC and 3 years' management experience in a relevant field. Successful candidates will benefit from generous holidays, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

36-hour working week (half day Friday)

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover

Employee Assistance Program

Private medical (Family cover)

Short Term Incentive Plan

Professional development and Opportunity for advancement

Coaching and mentoring

Free car parking

On-site Occupational Health Department

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership, supervisory or management level.
• Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace or engineering environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and rewarding working environment for the team.
• Lead and motivate the Natural Team in line with company values.
• Coordinate implementation of Natural Teams to improve communication.
• Support cultural transformation and business priorities.
• Manage BSC metrics and employee engagement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory management

Lean methodology

Education

HNC in engineering or business-related discipline

NVQ Level III in Supervisory Management

Job description

Overview

OPERATIONS TEAM MANAGER/OPERATIONS TEAM MANAGER in DEVELOPMENT

Typical starting salary between £51,300– £53,000 + Annual Bonus

At Spirit, we don’t just build aircraft structures – we build the future of aviation. At Northern Ireland’s largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-market support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures – including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles – for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.

Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

In driving forward our significant organisational change agenda, the Company wishes to recruit employees from across the organisation, functions and operations who are ready to take on the challenge of leading and managing this change through our operational natural teams.

Benefits

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Private medical (Family cover)
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• Professional development and Opportunity for advancement
• Coaching and mentoring
• Free car parking
• On site Occupational Health Department and Company occupational sick scheme.
• Enhanced maternity pay

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe and rewarding working environment for the team.
• Developing, leading and motivating the Natural Team in line with Spirit values and leadership behaviours.
• Co-ordinating the implementation of Natural Teams and their development to improve communication between functional services and the Operations team on constraints and business needs.
• Playing a lead role in supporting our cultural transformation within the management team in alignment with our business priorities.
• Playing a lead role in introducing key improvement tools such as Lean.
• Managing the BSC metrics and driving the AES journey for the improved performance of the team.
• Taking responsibility for employee engagement activities such as APR’s and associated training and development plans.
• Assigning labour to support the programme requirements as defined by Material Logistics.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of an HNC in an engineering or business-related discipline or possess an NVQ Level III in Supervisory Management or hold a recognised certificate/diploma in management.
• In addition to the above, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' experience at a leadership, supervisory or management level within a precision manufacturing, Aerospace or engineering environment.

Please note, shift working may be required, depending on business needs.

Allocation to position will be determined at interview.

Successful candidates will be supported in developing a Personal Development Plan to address development areas highlighted as part of the selection process

Completed applications must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 19th September 2025.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.