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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds 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 Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
These roles are based at our Western Approach site (BS35 4GG), The modern manufacturing facility is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.
As a Team Leader, you will have full accountability for all aspects of operational performance, whilst ensuring that we deliver our People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost (PSQDCC) targets. Reporting into a Group Leader you will be an integral part of our Operations team, helping us deploy our Lean Operating Model and will be responsible for a team of around 10-12 operators.
The successful candidates will work a 4 day, 37.5 hour week:
Monday - Thursday, 06:00am - 16:00pm
This shift will change from February 2026 to a 7 day fortnight pattern (Which will include 28% Shift Allowance): WK1: Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday
WK2: Wednesday / Thursday
How You'll Contribute Creating and sustaining a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace 'A Great Place To Work' value drivers and Culture Principles by role-modelling behaviours, motivating, encouraging and recognising the contribution of individuals and teams.
Holding Team Members and Team Leaders accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles
Being Open and Honest when appraising and managing individuals' performance whilst supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps
Providing 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 your assigned areas are a model of a world class healthy and safe working environment
Leading and developing your team 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 your assigned area
Being actively involved 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 your assigned area
Cooperating 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 your zone team to meet its targets
What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualification and attributes:
Essential
Excellent performance as a Team member, demonstrating rigorous adherence to standardised work.
Demonstrable ability to work with various stakeholders
Potential to lead, engage, train and develop direct reports
An effective communicator and an influential team member
Good standard of English language; both oral and written
Desirable
Self-motivated by meeting and exceeding PSQDCC performance targets
Previous experience within a Managerial/Team Leader role
Inside knowledge of the aerospace industry
Short Description Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
A competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Free onsite parking, shopping discounts and a Cycle To Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
Well 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?
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