Business Unit Manager– Aerospace Manufacturing Location: Sheffield Salary: £49,332 Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours: Day shift 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 – £49,333 Free on-site parking 185 hours holiday plus bankholidays 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 coverSalary 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.