Shift Manager M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & opportunities to

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK in Wolverhampton is recruiting a Shift Manager to lead the High Lift Transmission production team on double-day shifts. You will drive production flow, coach multi-skilled operators and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes people leadership, problem solving, continuous improvement and delivering performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production leadership role within manufacturing.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-moving operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and 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.

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 improvement.

Skills

Production leadership

Decision making

Organisational skills

Accountability

Proactive mindset

Safety & Quality

Job description

Manufacture assembly and repair - Mechanical assembly

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Full-time

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 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 responsabilities

• 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:

• 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
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

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.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Job location

Europe, UK, England

Entity

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.