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Business Transformation Director
GKN Aerospace. Drive delivery of the Luton site's strategic transformation agenda .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic projects and capital initiatives within the manufacturing and aerospace sectors, with a strong focus on business process improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to develop and implement growth strategies while managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Project LeadershipBusiness Process ImprovementNPI ManagementLean-Based Production SystemUK National Security Vetting (UKNSV)
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementCapital Project ManagementSales, Inventory and Operational PlanningFinancial ReconciliationCapacity AnalysisPerformance Metrics ReportingOperational PlanningStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingMentoringCommunicationNegotiation
Certifications & Qualifications
UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV)
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing IndustryAerospace IndustryOperational EnvironmentsExecutive AccountabilityHigh-Performing Teams
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive delivery of the Luton site's strategic transformation agenda
- Lead Site Development, Programme Growth, New Product Introduction (NPI) management, breakthrough initiatives and business process improvement
- Lead strategic projects aligned with the site's long-term growth and transformation plans
- Own the Canopies Advanced Coating Facility Upgrade programme through its full lifecycle, including construction, equipment and enabling activities
- Lead large, multifaceted capital projects affecting site operations
- Develop external funding pathways and plan expansion of the Luton site with an additional facility
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders
- Support business development for strategic opportunities and new customers
- Lead NPI projects and integrated project teams to design, develop and certify new products at Luton
- Define and report monthly on Annual Improvement Plans (AIP)
- Ensure closure of AIP actions, with 2026 priorities to eliminate arrears and improve productivity
- Develop and deploy Sales, Inventory and Operational Planning
- Demonstrate available and forecast orders for existing and new business
- Analyse equipment and headcount capacity and required actions for constrained and unconstrained demand
- Calculate inventory entitlement according to rate
- Identify indirect resource needs for sustaining and NPI
- Reconcile proposed plans financially
- Publish actions and hold functions accountable for closure
- Integrate capacity variables and establish reporting methodology to monitor action progress, focusing on Cost of Poor Quality and productivity
- Partner with Site, Operations and Finance Directors to define the site's vision, strategy, objectives, operational plan and budget
- Resolve chronic issues affecting external stakeholders or financial targets
- Manage risks and opportunities
- Create a Great Place to Work and champion GKN Aerospace's five culture principles
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant relevant business experience, with a strong record of performance
- Demonstrated experience in roles with executive accountability
- Significant experience within the manufacturing industry, ideally in complex operational environments
- Proven ability to influence across functional boundaries, internally and within supplier organisations
- Capability to lead, coach, and mentor highly skilled and experienced direct reports
- Strong track record of providing leadership and direction through effective communication and development of high-performing teams
- Interpersonal, negotiation, organisational and communication skills
- UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) required
- Usually resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to obtain SC, subject to individual assessment
- Ability to comply with regulatory restrictions that may impact certain nationalities
- Degree or advanced degree in Business, such as an MBA (desirable)
- Experience operating within a Lean-based Production System (desirable)
- Broad understanding of the Aerospace industry (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive salary and benefits package
- Annual bonus
- Car allowance
- Fuel allowance
- Private medical cover
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme; employer matches contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme, including insurance, servicing, maintenance and roadside assistance
- Free onsite parking
- Local gym discount
- Free airport parking
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Collaborative, dynamic working environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression support