Job Description
Senior Pyrotechnics Supervisor
Location: Chalgrove, OX44
Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per year + possible overtime
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Were looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee a specialised pyrotechnics department based in Chalgrove, becoming the Senior Pyrotechnics Supervisor. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of up to 15 operatives across x-ray, leak testing, and part-marking functions, ensuring output, quality, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities of a Senior Pyrotechnics Supervisor:
* Lead daily production activities and attend morning meetings to align on work priorities.
* Monitor team performance against KPIs and ensure tasks are completed to target timelines.
* Oversee health & safety compliance, including monthly audits, PPE use, and health monitoring.
* Conduct annual appraisals and manage skills matrices to ensure team competency.
* Drive continuous improvement through team development, process optimisation, and capital investment.
* Liaise with quality and production support teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
* Maintain compliance with RT (radiographic testing) standards where applicable, and support training for new and existing staff.
Background Requireme...