RBA Production Supervisor

AWE; Helensburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Scotland is seeking a proactive RBA Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency. The role requires strong leadership skills and a background in engineering. Candidates should be able to thrive in a unionized environment and will enjoy benefits including generous leave, professional development opportunities, and a pension scheme. Flexibility for shift work is essential.

Benefits

266 hours of annual leave

Subsidised Transport Service

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the production floor.
• Manage a team to ensure manufacturing processes run smoothly.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Production management software proficiency

Education

Craft apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical) or HND/degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

RBA Production Supervisor

Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)

Package: Starting from £40,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.

Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it\'s not just a job, it\'s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, experience with database management and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment.

If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Production Management
• Plan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.

• Continuous Improvement
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

• Team Supervision
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.

• Quality Assurance
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions.

• Health and Safety
• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.

• Resource Management
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment.

• Reporting and Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency.
• Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Good understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.

Benefits and culture

Some reasons we think you\'ll love it here:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
• On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it is essential that you are flexible on working hours.

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