Job Description
Production Supervisor/Team Leader
Key Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading Aerospace manufacturer in the Derby area, looking for a Production Supervisor/Team Leader to join their business and provide a positive contribution to their site operations. The role is within sheet metal fabrication, so experience in leading teams within this subject is important.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Production, Planning and Purchasing Manager, assist in the management of work through the factory to ensure customer delivery dates are met.
- Assist in leading, motivating, developing, and managing production staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness to achieve best performance in meeting company requirements.
- Take a lead role in communicating priorities within production areas and providing feedback to other business departments on product progress across a range of departments and processes.
- Plan, develop, and implement strategies for operational areas regarding improvements, manning levels, available capacity, training and development, team and individual performance, providing feedback on issues regarding each of these key areas.
- Assist in managing machine breakdowns with a focus on recovering lost time. Ensure production-related issues are communicated to all stakeholders in a timely and detailed manner.
- Manage jobs for multiple customers through multi-operation shop floor areas, providing clear priorities in line with production targets. Previous experience in the aerospace industry would be advantageous.
- Own SQCDP board for the department, hosting twice-weekly stand-ups reporting on cell level metrics and progress, liaising with internal departments to ensure timely action is taken when concerns or negative trends are identified.
- Take a lead role in change management. Identify areas for improvement and embed a positive change attitude through the business.
- Ensure that all manufacturing staff comply with company procedures regarding safety, quality, and all other related policies and procedures during their shifts.
Qualification & Experience:
- Engineering/Manufacturing qualification (ideally HNC or relatable experience).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Work effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrable background in fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Experience of working with sheet metal components, fabrications, and machined components.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
- Confident in dealing with all aspects of people management.
- Demonstrable involvement with continuous improvement activities.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office software.
Job Details:
Full time – Monday – Friday
Hours – Monday to Thursday: 7.00 am – 4.00 pm, Friday: 7.00 am – 12.00 pm
Salary – £35,000 - £43,000 per annum
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