Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Location: Bishop Stortford
Employment Type: Permanent

Shifts: Monday- Wednesday 07:00 – 17:30 & Thursday 07:00 – 16:30

Benefits:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Employee Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes

Professional Growth and Development

State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology

Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes

About the Role

The main responsibility of this role is to assist the Factory Management to manage Production, Quality Compliance, Cost, Delivery, Technical issues, Health & Safety, and Human Resources while striving to continually improve using Lean tools to reduce costs, improve production and quality.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules

* Guiding and coaching employees٫ monitoring their productivity

* Detecting issues in efficiency and suggest improvements

* Ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are monitored and targets achieved

* Performing verification of production output according to specifications

* Compiling reports about production/performance and providing management with updates

* Liaising and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation

* Ensuring that internal delivery processes are adhered to support dispatch time windows

* Conduct daily validation of ERP booked Job quantities, and operation final confirmations.

* Conduct daily validation of ERP booked Job labour/machine hours, making required adjustments to align with daily attendance.

* Using the ERP system to monitor labour/machine efficiencies

* Ensure Quality Standards are maintained by ensuring non-conformances are challenged and lean manufacturing techniques are utilised.

* Conducting return to work interviews, dealing with absence requests and management of time and attendance.

* Assisting with disciplinaries/investigations as and when required

Candidate Requirements

* Demonstrable experience in a similar role in the Aerospace company is essential

* Knowledge and experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools

* Strong organizational and leadership skills٫ together with a results-driven approach

* Planning and production skills are essential

* Strong communication skills and people management is essential

* Good knowledge of Microsoft office is essential

* Ability to manage workload and schedule effectively is essential

* Lean manufacturing skills are desirable

* Problem Solving Abilities are essential

* Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives

* Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

Industry-leading compliance support

Fast onboarding and documentation assistance

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Placements across the globe

Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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