Business Transformation Director

• Accountable for the full development of the Canopies Advanced Coating Facility Upgrade program. Delivered in compliance with the business case and customer agreement throughout the complete life cycle. Inclusive of all construction, equipment, and broader enabling activities.
• Lead the delivery of large, multifaceted, capital projects that significantly impact the operation of the site.
• Deliver a path to external funding and plan to expand the Luton site with an additional facility for future programmes. Interface with internal/external stakeholders for all aspects of the initiatives.

• Support business development to host strategic business opportunities for new customers, highlighting the technical and commercial opportunities that collaborating with Luton site can achieve.
• Deliver new product introduction projects, leading integrated project teams to design, develop and certify new products at Luton

• Lead the definition and monthly reporting of Annual Improvement Plans (AIP)
• Ensure action closure of all items generated on the AIP, supporting the transformation of Luton business.
• 2026 Priorities are to eliminate arrears and improve productivity

• Accountable for the development and deployment of Sales, Inventory and Operational planning. Including the:
• Demonstration of available/forecast orders for existing and new business
• Analysis of capacity availability, for equipment and headcount, and actions necessary to achieve constrained and unconstrained demand
• Calculation of Inventory entitlement dependent upon rate
• Identification of indirect resource needs for sustaining and NPI
• Financial reconciliation of proposed plans
• Publication of identified actions, and holding all functions accountable for respective closure
• Accountable for the integration of all variables that impact available capacity, and determination of a reporting methodology to monitor progress of actions. Focus on Cost of Poor Quality and Productivity.

• Partner with the Site Director, Operations Director and Finance Director to define the vision, strategy, objectives, operational plan and budget for the future of the Luton site

• Where necessary, engage with local project and operations teams to resolve specific challenges impacting external stakeholders or achievement of budgeted financial targets.
• Actively manage risk and opportunities to mitigate risk exposure and understand opportunities
• Responsible for creating a Great Place to Work and for championing the GKN Aerospace 5 culture principles
  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, both internally and within supplier organisations
• Capability to lead, coach, and mentor highly skilled and experienced direct reports
• A strong track record of providing leadership and direction through effective communication and the development of high-performing teams
• Be able to demonstrate interpersonal, negotiation, organisational and communication skills

• A degree or advanced degree in Business, such as an MBA
• Experience operating within a Lean-based Production System
• Broad understanding of the Aerospace industry

We are seeking a driven and highly organised transformation leader who is passionate about delivering meaningful change and shaping the future. You will be resilient, solutions-focused, and able to inspire others, bringing teams together to achieve ambitious goals. With the ability to influence at all…