AdresFantastic 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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Making a Difference
We are looking for an enthusiastic Groupleader MRO (Maintenance Repair & Overhaul) to direct and coordinate the MRO operations in our site in Papendrecht. You will be responsible for on-time-delivery and improving performance and productivity. In this role, you provide direct leadership, support and guidance to a team of 2 team leaders and you lead a multidisciplinary team (midfield including Quality lead, Technical Lead and Logistical Lead).
As the MRO volume needs to grow considerably on the short term, the Groupleader MRO, will take part in managing daily MRO operations, also needs to grow and develop his team and put the required structure, including KPI’s, in place, to enable this growth.
Our preferred candidate has a proven track record in meeting MRO results in a changing environment, has an eye for continuous improvement and can develop teams through intensive coaching. You are able to put structure in place, follow through and make it happen.
Alongside the above you’ll also be responsible for
The Group Leader is accountable for achieving the People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost (PSQDCC) targets through the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model. You are accountable for attaining Operational Excellence across their designated area of responsibility, in line with the Performance Centre objectives and for creating a ‘Great Place To Work’ through developing and empowering first class Team Leaders and driving a culture of continuous improvement, safe working and oen dialogue.
Accountabilities
Delivering the FLG production objectives which results in a 100% On Time Delivery with Zero Defects against the set budgets / demand of the programs.
Create and sustain a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace “Great Place To Work” value drivers and Culture Principles by role-modelling behaviours, motivating, encouraging and recognising the contribution of individuals and teams.
Hold Team Members and Team Leaders accountable to embody the GKNA culture principles
Be Open and Honest when appraising and managing individuals’ performance whilst supporting and coaching individuals to close performance gaps
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 embody the GKN culture principles and are readily able to progress to become Group Leaders or take other key roles in the business
Leading and developing their teams to understand the context, mechanics and the delivery of PSQDCC targets to meet customer and stakeholder commitments
Driving the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM) across their assigned areas
Further accountablilites
Active involvement in problem solving and the management system using a ‘Go to Gemba’ approach to solve problems with the ambition that 98% of issues can be solved within the area itself
Contributing to the Site strategy through the Hoshin Kanri (Strategy Deployment) process and ensuring its execution across their assigned areas
Understand the ‘bigger picture’ and cooperate with other Group Leaders to ensure the best performance outcomes for the entire site
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 Standardised work through the conscientious adherence to Leader Standard Work
Driving and facilitating the Engagement of all team members, ensuring engagement actions are defined, implemented and followed-through
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
Input to Capex projects within their Area
Responsibility for managing Area budget as agreed with Direct Manager
Taking ownership when having to make difficult decisions linked to their area
How You'll Contribute
To succeed in this role, you have finished a Bachelor/Master education, preferably related to engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, aerospace or TPM). Our ideal candidate has proven 10 + years’ experience in Manufacturing/MRO operations and thereafter 5+ years’ experience in people management and proven experience in improving processes within an operations environment.
An evidenced track record in;
Operations leadership, preferably internally from a Team Leader role
Understanding of performance numbers and trends
Meeting and exceeding PSQDCC performance targets
Using effective communication to build a high performing team
Influencing across functional lines
The ability to Lead, Coach and Develop direct reports
Consistently working to standards as defined in the site Business/Quality Management System (B/QMS)
Good standard of English language
Desirable:
Qualifications in an Engineering or Science discipline
Proficient in English language (written and verbal)
Experience working with a Lean Operating Model / Production System
Lean or Six Sigma certification by a reputable certifying body or benchmark company
Aerospace supply chain experience
A passion for the Aerospace industry
What We Offer
• A competitive salary - Medior salary range: from € 6,182 to max € 7,959 (there is also a junior and senior range) • Holiday allowance 8% • Commuting allowance • 29 vacation days and 13 ADV days • Pension – Fully meeting the provisions of the PME pension fund of the metal industry • The Metalektro Collective Labour Agreement applies • Opportunity to earn profit dependant bonus • Voluntary Health Insurance • Voluntary Other Insurances • Being part of a supportive team • Opportunities to build on your career and personal development
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
How To Apply
Please respond directly via the 'apply' button For additional questions you can contact: Marina Monogyiou , Talent Acquistion, via email – Marina.Monogyiou@fokker.com.
A Gallup Assessment is part of our selection process.
Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email.
Please note we are not looking for agency support on this role.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
