Plating Bay Team Leader

AMETEK MRO AEM; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace service provider is seeking a Plating Team Leader at their Ramsgate site. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the Plating and Shot Peen departments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a dedicated team. Candidates should have experience in the engineering industry and a strong focus on customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Engineering Industry.
• Prior experience in a production workshop environment.
• Experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day operations of the Plating and Shot Peen departments.
• Plan and schedule workload according to production schedule.
• Support implementation of standard operating practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Lean process principles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

We are currently looking for an Plating Team Leader for our Ramsgate site.

Purpose of role

To efficiently and effectively deliver the day-to-day operations of the Plating and Shot Peen departments.

Support the control of Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality issues, maintaining compliance with all industry standard regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process components within the plating department or shot peen department
• Plan and schedule workload in line with the site production schedule.
• Development and maintenance of strong team morale and team working.
• Support implementation of all standard operating practices and procedures.
• 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 (preventative and scheduled).
• Comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Support the implementation of new product development initiatives.

Experience

• Experience within the Engineering Industry
• Prior experience in a production workshop environment
• Prior experience of leading teams
• Computer literate – competent in Microsoft Office
• Understanding and implementation of lean process principles and their applications

Qualifications And Competencies

• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• 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
• Results orientated; able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Strong analytical, administrative and organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail. Able to interpret and follow in detail compliance manuals.
• Organised and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong influencing skills
• Enthusiastic and motivational