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GKN AEROSPACE

Welder - Hiring Now

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

GKN Aerospace

Machinist - Non-Certified

Wellington, KS · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government * Export Control ...

GKN Aerospace

Program Manager

Westlake, TX · On-site

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Supports the Program Director with NPI activities up to and including Lifecycle Gate 7 and with on ...

GKN Aerospace

Welder - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

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GKN AEROSPACE

Welder - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

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GKN Aerospace Careers

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA

$45 - $65/hr

Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United ...

GKN Aerospace Careers

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA

$45 - $65/hr

Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United ...

GKN Aerospace Careers

Welder - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA

$28 - $32/hr

Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for director gkn in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Gkn vs Production Manager Gkn?

AspectDirector GknProduction Manager Gkn
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field; often an MBAUsually holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing multiple departments, high-level decision makingOperational focus, managing daily production activities, ensuring efficiency
Industry UsageCommonly used in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectorsPrimarily found in manufacturing plants, factories, and production facilities

The main difference between Director Gkn and Production Manager Gkn lies in their scope and focus. The Director Gkn is responsible for strategic oversight and high-level decision making across departments, while the Production Manager Gkn focuses on managing daily production operations to meet efficiency and quality goals.

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Production Controller I - 3rd Shift

Production Controller I - 3rd Shift

GKN Aerospace

El Cajon, CA • On-site

$57K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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GKN Aerospace rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 61 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Production Controller is accountable for attaining Operational Excellence through material flow across their designated area of responsibility, in line with the Team Leaders direction. Ability to understand operational flow and scheduling systems to perform a variety of functions including being directly involved in the material distribution and transportation flow of goods that support the Company's operations. Will be expected to serve in multiple functions that involve supporting the logistical movement of goods.
This role in not classified as a Safety Sensitive position under the FAA regulations and is not subject to Random Drug testing
Job Responsibilities
  • Work with various departments to prioritize work orders and set-up tasks in an assigned production cell. Assist supervision and workforce in the resolution of work order or shop supply discrepancies, problems and/or concerns.
  • Maintains clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
  • Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are applied and that their assigned areas are a model of a world class healthy and safe working environment.
  • Driving the disciplined and rigorous maintenance behind the Lean Operating Model (LOM) pull system across their assigned areas.
  • Cooperate with the Team Leader to ensure the best production control outcomes for the entire Area.
  • Satisfactory and timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Ensuring that all blades needed for the production process are available on time between work centres per the pull system.
  • Coordinate with management and the production control team members to ensure that production needs are met efficiently and effectively.
  • Reviewing production reports to identify any potential problems with the process and communicating with management.
  • Train new members of staff in production processes and pull system.
  • Implement improvements to production methods/pull system to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Investigate and resolve any problems that arise during the logistical move process.
  • Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
  • Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government. Ensure subordinate staff is aware of the policy and their individual responsibility and accountability for complying with it.
  • Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.

Job Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1 - 3+ years of Manufacturing or Warehousing and logistics experience, including some ERP/ MRP experience.
  • Required basic computer and math skills
  • Practitioner level for Internal Flow & Warehousing
  • Use of Material Handling Equipment
  • Must be fluent (speaking and reading) the English Language

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
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're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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