Production Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Day shift – 8am–4pm Monday–Thursday and 8am–1pm Friday
Verus Recruitment Partners are proud to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer in Sheffield in their search for a Production Manager.
This is a critical leadership role within the site, offering the opportunity to lead base business operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement within a complex and highly regulated aerospace environment.
The Role Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Production Manager will lead and manage the operational management team and associated production employees to deliver best-in-class performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
The role is instrumental in sustaining a safe, structured, and engaging working environment, driving Lean principles, improving productivity, and supporting the long-term operational strategy of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of operational managers, direct reports, and shared resources to ensure safe and effective delivery of annual operational objectives
Collaborate closely with the Site Leadership Team to support site-wide performance and strategic initiatives
Drive continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives to enhance productivity, technical capability, and operational excellence
Develop and implement new and improved operational practices across base business activities
Own and deliver class-leading performance against operational KPIs within the SQDCP framework
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and waste minimisation, embedding Lean ways of working
Lead the understanding, justification, and management of CAPEX projects to support growth, risk mitigation, new products, and future technologies
Drive quality performance within your area of responsibility, supporting the site’s zero defects strategy
Ensure effective root-cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and rework reduction initiatives
Build and sustain a high-performance culture through regular 1:1s, PDRs, coaching, and capability development
Identify operational risks early and implement preventative measures
Influence and engage stakeholders across functions, overcoming resistance to change and fostering a collaborative, people-centric culture
Ensure strict compliance with Health & Safety, quality standards, and aerospace regulatory requirements What We’re Looking For
Proven management experience within a complex, fast-paced, and highly regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace or similar)
A management qualification
Lean Six Sigma qualification (or equivalent) – essential
Strong leadership capability with a proven track record of building and sustaining high-performing teams
Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting production data and implementing efficiency improvements
Confident, positive, and energetic decision-maker with the ability to influence and drive change
Expertise in Lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies
Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary – £65,000
Early finish on a Friday at 1 pm.
Free on-site parking
185 hours holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday buy/sell scheme – flex up to 16 hours annually
Christmas shutdown
5% matched pension
YuLife© App – earn rewards for healthy habits, redeemable at top retailers
24/7 GP access via YuLife©
Discounts on gyms, retail, and more through Bravo Benefits
Westfield Health cover
Salary sacrifice options (Electric/Hybrid Vehicles & Critical Illness Cover)
Annual performance-related bonus
Free Vend Fridays – hot drinks on the house every week
Opportunity to join a forward-thinking aerospace manufacturer focused on innovation, safety, and operational excellence If you’re a people-focused Production Manager with a strong background in Lean manufacturing and a passion for driving performance within Aerospace, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Verus Recruitment Partners for more details:
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Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Key words: Aerospace, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Aerospace Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, SQDCP, Zero Defects, CAPEX, Leadership, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Barnsley