Business Unit Manager

Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £51,058.62
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Day shift 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-1pm on a Friday

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

If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Verus Recruitment Partners for more details:
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Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Key words: Aerospace, Business Unit Manager, Manufacturing Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Barnsley,  Team Development, production manager

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