## **JOB TITLE: Inspection Supervisor**SECTION: QualityDEPARTMENT: InspectionAREA: ManufacturingLOCATION: Blackburn basedSALARY: 2 Positions rotating days (06.00 - 14.00 / 14.00 - 22.00) £40,068.06, 1 position fixed night shift (22.00 - 06.00) £44,074.87 plus bonus scheme of up to 15%**SUMMARY***Part of the IDEX Corporation, **Precision Polymer Engineering Ltd** is a manufacturer and supplier of high performance, niche elastomer seals used in critical applications around the globe. At IDEX we are focused on attractive markets where there is sustainable competitive advantage based on technology leading to high growth and profitability. We are fast growing and successful with over £1 billion annual sales.***1 PRIMARY FUNCTION:**1.1 To lead the final inspection team during the shift, progressively driving shift performance and adhering to inspection standards1.2 To provide an excellent service to our customers ensuring clear and concise communication including job status updates1.3 To consistently achieve and exceed KPIs respective to their department in terms of Efficiency, Quality and Health and Safety1.4 To feed into the overall plan for the development of quality within the Blackburn facility **2 REPORTS TO:**Quality Manager**3 TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**3.1 Manage inspector resourcing of the shifts (e.g absence/holiday management, overtime)3.2 Manage training plan and competency matrix of Inspectors3.3 Supervise staff to ensure accurate data entry and consistent testing output to required time scales3.4 To escalate reported quality issues to operations and quality management team3.5 Support root cause analysis of non-conformities and own corrective actions related to inspection3.6 Manage inspector against performance objectives in line with company strategy3.7 Manage inspectors performance against procedure adherence and code of conduct in line with HR Policy3.8 Support documentation review and improvements related to inspection activities**4 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**4.1 Relevant experience, preferably in an inspection setting.4.2 Experience in team management/supervision4.3 Minimum HND or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline4.2 Good understanding of standards and in requirement of these4.3 Good verbal and written communication skills4.4 Able to work as part of a team4.5 Well organized4.10 Customer focused4.11 Able to work well under pressure4.12 Ability to work flexibly**6 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:**Job Knowledge* Excellent knowledge of job function* Keen to expand knowledge base and seeks out new and updated information* The team consider this person an expert in their area* Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials* Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skillsLean Principle* Stabilize and Standardize (5S, Std work, Layered audits, TPM, Visual Management)* Built in Quality (Error Proofing, Special Cause Variation, Common Cause Variation, FMEA)* Creating Flow (VSM's, 8 Lean Guidelines)* Understand Kaizen Methodology (Daily Improvement Charts, Events, Purpose)* Problem Solving (Run Charts, Pareto Charts, Cause & Effect, Gantt Charts)* Plan-Do-Check-ActCommunication(Verbal & Written)* Open and honest in communication* Good understanding of written and verbal English* Communicates concisely, logically and in a timely fashion* Applies a wide variety of listening, questioning and explaining techniques to obtain or impart information* Ensures that others have the information they need to do their jobs; readily shares information* Accurately assesses peoples’ styles and adjusts own communication style to optimize personal effectiveness* Communicates main points rather than trivial details; keeps on track; stays on topic* Holds others’ attention* Understands how to communicate key messagesHousekeeping* Ensure that own work area is kept clean and tidy at all times and that no walkways are blocked* At end of shift, always follow agreed cleaning procedure* Have pride in area of work, encouraging other team members to do the sameAction/Results* Drives projects along; ensures key objectives are met* Achieves outstanding results; bottom-line oriented* Gets things done on a timely basis; shortens completion/cycle times* Identifies opportunities and initiates actions to achieve objectives* Creates a sense of urgency within the organization; encourages others to be accountable for and achieve results* Not fearful of acting with limited planning or supervision; willing to take the initiative to accomplish desired results* Enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long time periods
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