Metal Shop Supervisor

METAL SHOP SUPERVISOR / EXETER - PERMANENT VACANCY

Location: Skypark, Exeter - near Exeter Airport

Job type: Permanent

Reporting to: Metal Shop Production Manager

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30am - 16:15pm & Friday 07:30am - 13:30pm

Salary: Up to GBP35,000 per annum

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Metal Shop Supervisor to join our clients manufacturing site in Exeter on a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will provide direct support in the management of the Metal Shop daily activities and support manage the Team Leaders in their daily roles and duties.

Within the absence of the Metal Shop Production Manager you will also be required to cover, lead and assist on any projects or improvements.

The current team typically consists of up to 3 Team Leaders, 2 Assistant Team Leaders and 30-50 Direct Personnel.

Duties & responsibilities:

Ensure that product quality is maintained and that all manufactured components are manufactured within tolerances stated

Monitor and progress work within the department in line with scheduled requirements

Allocate labour as required to meet the production schedule and work closely with Production Manager to ensure targets are achieved

Ensure all daily check sheets for machine maintenance, cleaning, health and safety and process control are completed and verified

Report any maintenance issues within the department to the Metal Shop Production Manager and Facilities Manager to organize contractors where appropriate

Supervision, training and development of personnel to ensure seamless provision of service

Ensure personnel documentation is kept up to take through effective management of the area Team Leaders

Monitor and control attendance and holidays within the department

Conduct essential personnel functions such as return to work interviews, shop floor inductions, disciplinary measures, team appraisals, interviews and recruitment

Initiate and lead continuous improvement activities to drive positive change within the department

Provide feedback on prototype and new products to identify opportunities for best practice and ease of manufacture

Ensure that personnel training, PPE and risk assessment records are kept up to date

Conduct health and safety walk arounds and document and action any issues identified

About you:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexible to carry out a wide ranging role

Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Management experience in a sheet metal manufacturing role would be desirable

Ability to read and understand technical drawings and use a range of measuring equipment

Lean, 5S and Six Sigma training would be advantageous

IOSHH training would be advantageous

CNC experience or a mechanical background would be advantageous

Team plated and able to develop others

Ability to engage with the workforce and deliver strategic initiatives

Able to make operational decisions

Excellent problems solving skills

Benefits:

6.4 weeks starting holiday

Generous flexi-time

Free eye tests

Positive working environment

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Staff discount

Continuous training

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch on (url removed) for more information.