Business Unit Manager

Description:

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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