Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor or Cell Leader to join the team on a permanent basis.
Cell Leader
Permanent Position
Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish
Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays
4x annual salary life assurance, pension
Sunbury on Thames
Scope of Role:
To take full operational ownership of a manufacturing cell
To manage and develop a team of operators
To ensure operational Output, OTD/TAT and Quality and cost targets are met
To implement a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement cultureMain Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for a cell of 12 – 15 staff
Manufacture and deliver product as per agreed production plan to ensure company targets are met
Set and measure daily/weekly output targets for the team
Lead daily cell meetings to highlight and resolve any issues within area of responsibility including Delivery, EHS, Quality or Staff related topics
Develop and enable team to meet company goals and customer requirements. Actively align cell capacity and capability with customer requirements; assess skills/capacity and implement cross training or recruitment programmes
Work closely with supporting functions to ensure cell team is able to meet operational targets and continuous improvements
Lead/train/mentor team in Lean manufacturing techniques including 5S principles
Key Performance Indicators:
On time delivery/OTD
Quality
Cost
EH&S
Experience
5+ years in a leadership role within engineering & manufacturing
Experience working within a aerospace/automotive or defence industry manufacturing business
Lean / Continuous improvement mindset
HSE conscious
Management experience
Working hours:
Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm
Friday 8am – 1.30pmBenefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
9% pension
3x annual salary life assurance