Shift Manager M/F

Safran Electronics & Defense; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is hiring a Shift Manager in Wolverhampton to lead a multi‑skilled production team in the High Lift Transmission department. You will drive operational performance, maintain production flow, and ensure on-schedule progress across multiple processes, including weld and build of transmission systems.

The role requires a strong shop-floor presence, people leadership, problem solving, and a focus on continuous improvement with some overtime and double days shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in a manufacturing setting and driving performance.
• Ability to prioritise, plan resources and respond quickly to production needs.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skilled production team across several processes on the shop floor.
• Set priorities, communicate requirements, and allocate resources to meet objectives.
• Ensure adherence to production plans and progress through all stages on schedule.
• Maintain a visible on-floor presence, removing barriers to performance.
• Monitor flow, identify risks and escalate issues to keep delivery timelines.
• Manage equipment and resources with effective escalation and coordination.
• Conduct shop floor reviews and process confirmations for standards compliance.
• Drive KPIs for Safety, Quality, Delivery and People metrics.
• Support investigations and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement culture on the production line.

Skills

Production leadership

Decision making

Time management

People leadership

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Job description

Shift Manager

Wolverhampton

Double days shift

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. 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 classcentrefor the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial,militaryand rotary platforms. With major sites inWolverhamptonandBanbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative,reliableand safe systems that keepaircraftperforming at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturingcapabilityand a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major globalprogrammesor 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

What you'll bring

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a production leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and maintain production flow.
• Demonstrated accountability and ownership for operational performance.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and take preventative action.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills

• Experience within aerospace, precision engineering, transmission systems or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.

Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

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