Project Manager

Fantastic 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 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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

As our Project manager MRO you are responsible for the set-up coordination and completion of the project on time, within budget and within scope. The Project Manager oversees all aspects of projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of the project. The Project Manager prepares reports for upper management regarding the status of the project, and ensures that documentation is according to standard.

Job Responsibilities

Define and review KPIs, perform analysis, drive continuous improvement projects, define methodology/standard work, manage and monitor performance in the area of logistics and material flow at site level. The role can cover the following (all or partially): Inbound/Receiving, internal material movements, warehousing, outbound/shipping, freight/transport management, cycle counting, inventory management, transactional activities, packaging.

You drive the disciplined and rigorous deployment of the Lean Operating Model (LOM), You are coaching Leadership teams in their deployment of the Lean Excellence Model and the associated site improvements projects and Kaizen Events. You will deliver significant improvement in People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash and Cost (PSQDCC) targets, develop Lean Expertise across your assigned Performance Centres, ensuring that they become self-sufficient in running the Lean Operating Model.

• Ensures the business/function are aware of the latest capabilities and drive standard application best practice.
• Ensures Logistic Process requirements are observed and designed into future demand/requirements.
• Provides structured training for business/function(s) for maximum effectiveness.
• Supports the implementation of site improvements projects and Kaizen Events.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics and process improvement. • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Experience with project management and leading teams. • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus. • Experience with quality management systems and documentation

What's in it for you?

Besides an innovative and international work environment that offers you a good work-life balance, we offer you opportunities to learn and grow, a competitive salary, pension plan, 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days and travel allowance (from 10 km single journey) as well.

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.