Job Title:             Business Unit Manager 
Sector:                 Aerospace & Manufacturing
Salary:                 £45,000-£50,625 D.O.E (Includes shift allowance)
Location:             Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract:             Full Time / Permanent

Do you want to work for a leading global aerospace manufacturer who understands that it is important for you to work for an employer who put their people first?

Are you wanting to work for a business which offers constant support and training to get you to where you want to be in your career?

We are supporting this fantastic business in the Recruitment of a Business Unit Manager. We are looking to speak with someone who has previously delivered operational business improvement projects and has experience in leading and managing a large team.  The role is instrumental in creating and sustaining a good working environment, encouraging teamwork, flexibility and adherence to procedures.

About the role:

The focus of this role will be to lead and manage the business unit to meet targets, maintain quality standards and maximise productivity.

• Deliver operational business improvement projects.
• Lead a large team.
• Follow and promote Health & Safety practices.

Main Duties:

• Management of the financials for the business unit, including cost-reduction activities
• Execution of manufacturing plans to meet targets. If these plans fall behind, you will be responsible for the creation of a recovery plan, including the organisation of resources and reporting the progress to the senior team.
• The Business unit performance, to achieve/exceed targets.
• Manage a flexible workforce. (PDR’s etc)
• Drive a quality-focused business unit.
• Continually seek to improve existing working practices and exceed targets and standards set
• Conduct process and product audits to ensure compliance. Taking action to rectify areas of non-compliance.
• Manage Health & safety audits, risk assessments and accident investigations
• Manage Quality audits.
• Liaise with the maintenance department to deliver preventative and planned maintenance schedules.

About you:

• Ideally 5 years of experience within a similar industry
• Ideally 5 years of experience at a production management level
• Experience leading large multi-faceted teams.
• Experience delivering operational improvement projects.
• Experience managing business-level KPI’s and being results-driven.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask.
• Experience managing teams through change associated with Business improvement.
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Strong computer skills including an Intermediate level Excel capability.
• An understanding of quality standards, H&S regulations and human resources. 

What will make you stand out?

• Qualification(s) in Management and/or Leadership
• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
• Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing experience 

What’s in it for you?

• A fantastic package with a salary between £45,000 and £50,635 (depending on experience) including shift premium.
• Days and afternoons working pattern, with an early finish on a Friday.
• 185 hours of holiday to book with the opportunity to buy an additional 37 hours or sell 37 hours every March.
• All bank holidays are on top of the above. Christmas closedown where no holiday leave needs to be used – it is paid for on top of holiday entitlement which equates to an additional 3 days holiday.
• Free Vend Friday – on hot drinks in the canteen paid for by the company.
• A well-equipped Employee Assistance Programme including counselling with up to 2 rounds of 6 personal sessions a year.
• YuLife app to earn coins for every step/cycling/meditation minute you complete in a day which turns into vouchers for Amazon/all major supermarkets/Halfords/Argos/ASOS/IKEA/B&Q at the touch of a button.
• 5% company contribution Pension (with the opportunity to match or contribute more if you want)
• Access to a GP 24/7 through our YuLife ap.
• Bravo benefit discounts on gym memberships/shopping.
• Westfield Health Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric/Hybrid Cars.
• Critical Illness Cover.

For more information please contact our Sheffield Team on (phone number removed).
***Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer***

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