AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers.
We are currently looking for an Plating Team Leader for our Ramsgate site.
Purpose of role
* To efficiently and effectively deliver the day-to-day operations of the Plating and Shot Peen departments.
* Support the control of Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality issues, maintaining compliance with all industry standard regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Process components within the plating department or shot peen department
* Plan and schedule workload in line with the site production schedule.
* Development and maintenance of strong team morale and team working.
* Support implementation of all standard operating practices and procedures.
* Identify training and development opportunities for team members.
* Manage first level discipline and grievance issues for team members.
* Maintain the function of plant and equipment to include machine maintenance (preventative and scheduled).
* Comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.
* Support the implementation of new product development initiatives.
Experience
* Experience within the Engineering Industry
* Prior experience in a production workshop environment
* Prior experience of leading teams
* Computer literate – competent in Microsoft Office
* Understanding and implementation of lean process principles and their applications
Qualifications and Competencies
* An ability to work to tight deadlines
* Customer focused and able to build and maintain robust customer relationships
* Able to manage and develop a team in a demanding, customer focused working environment
* An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills; capable of communicating accurate and concise information at all levels
* Results orientated; able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
* Strong analytical, administrative and organisation skills
* Excellent attention to detail. Able to interpret and follow in detail compliance manuals.
* Organised and able to work well under pressure.
* Strong influencing skills
* Enthusiastic and motivational