Operations Manager
2 months ago
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking an experienced Operations Manager (known internally as Operations Team Leader) to join our thriving business. Based at our East Cowes facilities, and reporting into one of our Group Leaders, the Operations Manager will be accountable for the following:
Achieving the People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost (PSQDCC) targets through the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model. Attaining Operational Excellence across their designated area of responsibility, in line with the Performance Centre objectives. Active involvement in problem solving and the management system using a ‘Go to Gemba’ approach to solve problems with the ambition that 95% of issues can be solved within the zone itself Creating a 'Great Place To Work' through developing and empowering first class Team Members and driving a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and open dialogue.Flexibility is required to cover all shift patterns as required by the business; predominately we are operating on 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm shift, weekly rotation, as well as core shift (8am-4.30pm)
Job Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities will include:
Create and sustain a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace 'Great Place To Work' value drivers and Culture Principles by role-modelling behaviours, motivating, encouraging and recognising the contribution of individuals and teams. Hold Team Members and Team Leaders accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles Be Open and Honest when appraising and managing individuals' performance whilst supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps Provide opportunities for Team Members to play to their strengths; do what they do best and create on-going opportunities for learning and personal development Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are applied and that their assigned areas are a model of a world class healthy and safe working environment Leading and developing their teams to understand the context, mechanics and the delivery of PSQDCC targets to meet customer and stakeholder commitments Driving the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM) across their assigned areas Active involvement in problem solving and the management system using a 'Go to Gemba' approach to solve problems with the ambition that 95% of issues can be solved within the zone itself Contributing to the Value Stream future state design, and ensuring its execution across their assigned areas Cooperate with other Team Leaders to ensure the best performance outcomes for the entire Area Holding the functional support staff accountable for adhering to the Global standards and enabling their zone team to meet its targets Ensuring the disciplined execution of Daily Management and Standardised work through the conscientious adherence to Leader Standard Work Complying with all legal and regulatory requirements and ensuring that staff are aware of the policies and their individual responsibilities and accountabilities Responsibility for managing a Zone budget as agreed with their Group Leader, and taking ownership when having to make difficult decisions linked to their ZoneJob Qualifications
Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Previous similar experience gained in Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Engineering Industries. Demonstrable leadership skills, with a track record of successfully leading, engaging, training and developing high-performing teams. Excellent workplace performance, demonstrating rigorous adherence to standardised work, and a track record of Kaizen implementation. Self-motivated by meeting and exceeding performance targets. Ability to work with various stakeholders. Effective and influential communication skills.We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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