Group Operations Manager

GKN Aerospace East Cowes, England May 5, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Group Operations Manager focuses on working closely with senior leadership, you will drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and performance.

What the role involves

  • Working closely with senior leadership, you will drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and performance.
  • Manage daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
  • Monitor operational policies and procedures.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and cost improvements.
  • Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
  • Support staff to maximise performance and engagement.

Skills and requirements

  • Significant previous experience gained in a similar role within the aerospace (or similar) manufacturing industry.
  • Strong people-leadership skills, with a track record of successfully leading, engaging, training and developing high-performing teams.
  • Excellent workplace performance, demonstrating rigorous adherence to standardised work, strong problem-solving skills, and a track record of continuous improvement (Kaizen) impleme.
  • Ability to manage budgets.

Candidate fit

  • operational ownership, people coordination, problem-solving, and clear communication

Additional role context

  • 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.
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