Operations Manager

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.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager (known internally as Operations Team Leader) to join our thriving business here on The Isle of Wight. 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 Cen...