Operations Supervisor

AMETEK MRO AEM; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering company in Ramsgate seeks a qualified engineering manager responsible for overseeing inspection team operations. The successful candidate will manage team dynamics, schedule workloads, train team members, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and experience in the engineering industry, with a customer-focused mindset. This role demands clear communication and a results-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the engineering industry, especially in team leadership roles.
• Computer literate with strong administrative and organization skills.
• Ability to manage team dynamics and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day team operations in the Inspection sections.
• Plan and schedule workloads according to production schedules.
• Train and performance manage team staff, identifying development opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Lean process principles

Education

Experience within the Engineering Industry

Job description

About Us

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. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

In 2007 AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices as a unit within AMETEK MRO’s Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Day-to-day team management of the Inspection sections.
• Plan and schedule workload in line with the site production schedule.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of strong team morale and team working.
• Maintain and ensure implementation of all standard operating practices and procedures.
• Train, motivate and performance manage staff; complete performance reviews, 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; comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain and monitor stock levels of machine shop consumables.
• Co-ordinate the efficient use and organisation of resources and equipment to meet the production schedule.
• Plan for and support the implementation of new product development initiatives.
• Ensure strict compliance and implementation of all safety standards.
• Ensure component work is undertaken in accordance with procedures.
• Liaise with the customer support team.

Experience & Competencies

• Experience within the Engineering Industry
• Team leadership experience within a production workshop environment
• Computer literate
• An ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high degree of quality, workmanship and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• 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.
• Understanding and implementation of lean process principles and their applications
• Results orientated; able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Strong analytical, administrative and organisation skills