£36,000 per annum + performance bonus paid every six months
Greater Manchester, UK
On-site | Permanent | Full-time
We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Greater Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least three years' production supervisory experience within a metallic manufacturing environment, such as sheet metal or machining.
You will supervise a team of operators and apprentices, coordinate workloads and work closely with production schedulers to ensure operations are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise operators and apprentices, allocating work and ensuring they have the guidance and resources needed to complete their tasks.
* Proactively resolve operational issues and maintain high standards of quality.
* Work closely with production schedulers to plan capacity and ensure required operations are completed on time.
* Promote lean manufacturing practices and identify opportunities to eliminate the eight wastes.
* Maintain a safe, clean and organised manufacturing environment.
* Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures and 5S standards.
* Communicate professionally with colleagues, other departments and external contacts.
* Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Skills
* A minimum of three years' experience in a Production Supervisor role within a metallic manufacturing environment, specifically sheet metal or machining.
* Experience supervising production teams and allocating workloads effectively.
* Strong understanding of safe working practices, 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
* A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems promptly.
* Effective decision-making skills and a practical, solution-focused approach.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time, tasks and changing priorities.
* Professional verbal and written communication skills, including email correspondence.
* Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience within aerospace manufacturing.
* Experience supporting apprentices within a production environment.
* Experience contributing to continuous improvement and waste reduction activities.
What you get in return:
* Opportunity to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business.
* A hands-on supervisory position with responsibility for supporting and developing a production team.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
Interested?
Please submit your CV to Maria Vasileva at DCS Engineering via the link provided. Alternatively, email or call (phone number removed) to discuss the opportunity further.
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