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About James Walker
A privately owned global manufacturing organization, supplying a wide range of high-performance fluid sealing products and related services to various industry sectors. The company specializes in materials technology, including elastomers, polymers, composites, and engineering plastics, with expertise in precision machining of exotic alloys and tension control fasteners for bolted joints.
Location: Bredbury, Stockport
Your Role
Seeking a Workshop Supervisor at James Walker Townson Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer of expansion joints and bellows for the Power Industry. The team of 12 constructs bespoke rubber bellows and material expansion joints in Hyde for an international client base.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 16:00, and Friday 07:00 to 12:00 (39 hours/week). Overtime and site work may be required.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team to construct products following lean manufacturing principles, ensuring high quality and efficiency.
* Foster a "Right First Time" culture to meet 100% OTIF production targets.
* Identify and implement operational improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.
* Monitor and manage stock levels.
* Support inter-company communication with the Workshop Director.
About You
* Strong mechanical engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing qualifications/experience.
* Ability to handle challenging situations and work under pressure.
* Experience with Syteline or similar ERP systems.
* Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
* Self-motivated with team motivation skills.
* Leadership and supervision experience in production.
* IT literacy.
* Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and H&S legislation.
* Customer-focused, flexible, and adaptable.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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