Workshop Supervisor

Role: Workshop Supervisor

Report To: Management Team

Direct Reports: Apprentices, Engineers, Workshop Operatives

PRIMARY ROLE:

1. Lead workshop team to deliver high standards of manufacturing and productivity by example.
2. Analyse and advise on drawings for production as supplied by customer/commercial team.
3. Plan workflow and workforce to ensure effective production and delivery within assigned timescales and budget, re-tasking colleagues as required to maintain production.
4. Liaise with management team to ensure materials, supplies and equipment are available to ensure timely production and delivery.
5. Coach workshop team to develop and enhance skills and capabilities.
6. Construct products as per the design drawing supplied by the customer/commercial office.
7. Ensure all materials are measured correctly and precisely in accordance with design drawing.
8. 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.
9. Present regular tool box talks to the workshop team to promote safe and effective working practices.
10. Highlight any improvements/queries to the product design as part of UE Group s right first time and customer service ethos.
11. Direct workshop team to ensure workspace and social areas around the site are kept clean, tidy and safe at all times.
12. Ensure all machinery is kept clean and operational; flagging any concerns to the management team.
13. Commit to reducing costs and wastage of materials and time.
14. Engage with colleagues to investigate continuous improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
15. Escalate any concerns regarding colleague performance/behaviour that cannot be resolved on workshop floor.
16. Support management team in implementing initiatives and processes.

SECONDARY ROLE:

1. Present positive professional image on behalf of workshop team to visitors.
2. Attend training courses as directed by the management team.
3. Assist in the manufacture products/parts as required for the business.
4. Work with the management team to improve workflow through continuous process development.
5. Work with colleagues and management team to improve Health and Safety processes throughout the business.
6. Any duties deemed necessary by the management team for the benefit of the business.

J O B S P E C I F I C A T I O N

ESSENTIAL

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

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

Knowledge of COSHH

Electrical and Mechanical experience.

Qualified First Aider

NO AGENCIES PLEASE