Assembly / Manufacturing Supervisor

Northenden

2 weeks ago

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Competitive Salary

Monday to Friday 40-hour week days
Established manufacturer.
Respected partner to the Aviation industry
Great company culture

Our customer, based in Wythenshawe, are experts in the aviation industry and on their behalf we are requiting for an experienced Assembly Supervisor.

The Job
Lead the Assembly team to achieve manufacturing targets and co-ordinate Production Control/performance data, monitoring and reporting requirements.
Plan and control production of components/assemblies.
Allocate staff and equipment resources to meet demand, maximising efficiencies and minimising cost; delegating as appropriate to team members.
Carry out daily/weekly section team briefings and foster team engagement
Manage line-side stores, material picking/packaging and labelling requirements as required; liaising with Interiors stores to plan materials issue; and implement regular PI counts/stock control.
Advise in the development and production of all new and repair components, ensuring manufacturing data is fed back to planning and quality procedures/systems are adhered to.
To be highly proficient in use of the company ERP system.
Carry out team appraisals; and in conjunction with Manufacturing Unit Manager, implement and record competency training matrices/databases and individual training/development plans for all Manufacturing staff.
Monitor staff output performance, measured against set targets, for all operations; and review skills, competencies and knowledge.

About you
Proven skills in managing people or Senior Technical Assembly experience
Candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of engineering equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply instructions correctly to achieve required product quality.
Experience using hand tools or working with composites or Joinery/Woodwork, drilling, riveting etc.
Experience on ERP Systems
Familiar with a Workshop/Assembly environment
Experience of using hand and power tools
To be able to work flexibly and to achieve timescales/targets.
To be flexible towards hours of work and carry out overtime during busy periods

For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to Chris at The Recruitment Fix

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