Business Unit Manager Aerospace Manufacturing Location: Sheffield
Salary: £51,058.62
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Day shift
Verus Recruitment Partners are proud to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer in their search for a
Business Unit Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership position where you ll play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, people development, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.
The Role: As
Business Unit Manager, you ll be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations within your production area. You ll lead your team to deliver against KPIs, maintain a safe and efficient workplace, and ensure high standards of quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Key Responsibilities: - Own and deliver departmental KPIs including output, productivity, and sales
- Execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet OTIF and monthly targets
- Collaborate with Planning, Quality, and Engineering to manage risks and resolve blockers
- Lead Lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste
- Manage team performance through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and training plans
- Support recruitment and development of staff, maintaining skills matrices
- Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and quality compliance standards
- Drive communication with internal teams and external customers to ensure schedules are met
- Lead and support risk assessments, accident investigations, and preventative actions
- Work with the Maintenance department to support planned and autonomous maintenance initiatives
What We re Looking For: - 5+ years management experience in a complex, fast-paced, and regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace or similar)
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
- Track record of delivering operational improvements through Lean/CI initiatives
- Highly organised, analytical, and confident in decision-making
- Six Sigma certified (green belt or above)
What would make you stand out? - A management qualification
What s in It for You? - Competitive salary £51,058.62
- Free on-site parking
- 185 hours holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday buy/sell scheme Flex up to 37 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-based bonus
- Free Vend Fridays Hot drinks on the house every week
- Be part of a forward-thinking aerospace business focused on innovation and quality
Interested in Joining a forward-thinking aerospace business that values innovation, performance, and continuous improvement then apply now.
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Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.