Shift Manager M/F

Safran; Acton Round; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Shift Manager to lead production activities within the High Lift Transmission department in the UK. The role focuses on managing a multi-skilled team, driving production efficiency and safeguarding delivery schedules on the shop floor.

You will oversee Weld and build transmission systems, solve problems on the line, and collaborate with support functions to keep aircraft components on time and within quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-skilled manufacturing teams.
• Strong on shop floor presence and real-time issue resolution.
• Ability to drive delivery against customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of skilled manufacturing personnel across multiple production processes.
• Establish priorities, allocate resources to meet production objectives.
• Drive adherence to production plans and ensure progress through all stages.
• Maintain a visible shop floor presence and remove performance barriers.
• Monitor flow, identify risks to delivery schedules.
• Manage equipment and resources with escalation to support functions.
• Conduct process confirmations and shop floor reviews.
• Monitor KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery and People.
• Support quality investigations and close corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

People leadership

Operational management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Production planning

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on
land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Shift Manager Wolverhampton Double days shift Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global
programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Shift Manager to lead production activities within the High Lift Transmission department. As a Shift Manager, you will be responsible for leading a multi-skilled production team across a variety of processes, including Weld and build transmission systems and boxes. You will play a key role in driving operational performance, maintaining production flow and ensuring products progress through the manufacturing process safely, efficiently and on schedule. This role requiring a strong presence on the shop floor, with a focus on people leadership, problem solving, continuous improvement and delivery performance. Shift work (Double Days) and occasional overtime will be required.

Role responsibilities

• -Lead a team of skilled manufacturing personnel across multiple production processes.
• -Establish priorities, communicate
  requirements and allocate resources to meet production objectives.
• -Drive adherence to production plans and ensure products progress through all manufacturing stages in line with customer demand.
• -Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, providing real-time support and removing barriers to performance.
• -Monitor production flow and proactively identify risks that may impact delivery schedules.
• -Manage equipment, plant or resource-related issues through effective escalation and coordination with support functions.
• -Conduct process confirmations and shop floor reviews to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• -Monitor and drive performance against key operational KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery and People metrics.
• -Support quality investigations and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• -Promote and embed a culture of continuous

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer
a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

Benefits

• -Competitive salary
• -Company performance bonus scheme
• -Pension scheme
• - up to 10% employer contribution
• -Private medical insurance
• -Comprehensive health cash plan
• -25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• -Flexible benefits programme