We are supporting a growing company in Corby in their search for a Workshop Supervisor.
The purpose of the role is to lead the workshop team to deliver high standards of manufacturing and productivity by example.
The Role
- Analyse and advise on drawings for production as supplied by customer/commercial team.
- Plan workflow and workforce to ensure effective production and delivery within assigned timescales and budget, re-tasking colleagues as required to maintain production.
- Liaise with management team to ensure materials, supplies and equipment are available to ensure timely production and delivery.
- Coach workshop team to develop and enhance skills and capabilities.
- Construct products as per the design drawing supplied by the customer/commercial office.
- Ensure all materials are measured correctly and precisely in accordance with design drawing.
- Work individually or as part of a team to ensure highest possible standards of production, health and safety and customer service are maintained at all times.
- Present regular tool box talks to the workshop team to promote safe and effective working practices.
- Highlight any improvements/queries to the product design as part of UE Group's 'right first time' and 'customer service' ethos.
- Direct workshop team to ensure workspace and social areas around the site are kept clean, tidy and safe at all times.
- Ensure all machinery is kept clean and operational; flagging any concerns to the management team.
- Commit to reducing costs and wastage of materials and time.
- Engage with colleagues to investigate continuous improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
- Escalate any concerns regarding colleague performance/behaviour that cannot be resolved on workshop floor.
- Support management team in implementing initiatives and processes.
The Candidate
- 3-5 Years in a Supervisory role within the welding industry.
- Good level of spoken English
- Proven Team player
- Ability to interpret Technical Drawings.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Driving Licence.
- Current FLT Licences B1 and/or B2
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Electrical and Mechanical experience
- Qualified First Aider