Job Description
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 LeaderPermanent PositionMonday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finishCompetitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays4x annual salary life assurance, pensionSunbury on ThamesScope 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 culture
Main 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 – 1.30pm
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 9% pension
* 3x annual salary life assurance