About the role
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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER, 2026
We are currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager (known internally as Operations Team Leader) to join our thriving business on an initial 12 month fixed-term contract/secondment basis. Based at our East Cowes facilities, and reporting into one of our Operations Group Leaders, the Operations Team Leader will be accountable for the following:
Leading and developing a high-performing team of (typically up to 12) manufacturing operatives;
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
Creating and sustaining a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace 'Great Place To Work' value drivers and Cultur…
