Group Leader (Value Stream 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 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.

Compensation Data

The compensation range for this position is:

 

$111,538.00 - $139,422.00 

Job Summary

The Group Leader is accountable for achieving the People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost targets through the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model. The Group Leader is accountable for attaining Operational Excellence across their designated area of responsibility, in line with the Performance Center objectives. The Group Leader is accountable for creating a ‘great place to work’ through developing first-class Team Leaders and driving a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and open dialogue.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace “Great Place to Work” value drivers and Culture Principles
• 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
• Developing first-class Team Leaders who are readily able to progress to become Group Leaders, when required, and who embody the GKNA culture principles
• Leading and developing their teams in the delivery of People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost(PSQDCC) targets, meeting customer and stakeholder commitments
• Driving the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM) across their assigned areas, with active involvement in problem solving and the management system. ‘Go to Gemba’ is the approach taken to understand and solve problems
• Holding the functional support staff accountable for adhering to the Global standards and enabling their area teams to meet their targets
• Ensuring the disciplined execution of Daily Management and Standardized 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:
  • The company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
  • Compliance and Ethics Policy on Contracting with the United States Government in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government
  • Export Control regulations

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role within manufacturing operations environment
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements
• Must have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Security Clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN Experience
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Active DOD Secret Clearance Preferred
• Clean room experience
• Experience with coating and/or laminating process
• Good understanding of metric driven performance management
• The demonstrated ability to influence across functional lines
• Evidence of working within a site governed through a Business Management System (BMS)
• Experience working with a Lean Operating Model / Production System Lean or Six Sigma certification by a reputable certifying body or benchmark company

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