Senior Pyrotechnics Supervisor

Mobile Technical Staff; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Senior Pyrotechnics Supervisor to manage a dedicated team in a critical department. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement, and managing team performance effectively. Candidates should possess strong manufacturing leadership experience, expertise in non-destructive testing, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing production leadership.
• Experience in Radiographic Techniques and Non-Destructive Testing.
• Competent in managing audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and monitor team performance against KPIs.
• Oversee health & safety compliance and conduct annual appraisals.
• Drive continuous improvement through team development and process optimisation.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Audits Compliance

Lean Manufacturing

Education

A-Level or equivalent advanced education

NVQ Level 4 in Engineering or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in radiographic testing (desirable)

Job description

Senior Pyrotechnics Supervisor
Location: Chalgrove, OX44
Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per year + possible overtime
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee a specialised pyrotechnics department based in Chalgrove. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of up to 15 operatives across x-ray, leak testing, and part-marking functions, ensuring output, quality, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and attend morning meetings to align on work priorities.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs and ensure tasks are completed to target timelines.
• Oversee health & safety compliance, including monthly audits, PPE use, and health monitoring.
• Conduct annual appraisals and manage skills matrices to ensure team competency.
• Drive continuous improvement through team development, process optimisation, and capital investment.
• Liaise with quality and production support teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with RT (radiographic testing) standards where applicable, and support training for new and existing staff.

About You

• Strong background in manufacturing or production leadership roles.
• Strong experience in Radiographic Techniques. (RD Techniques)
• Must have experience working with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Experience working in a high-reliability, regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, TQM, MRP, and other modern manufacturing systems.
• Competent in managing audits, compliance, and departmental KPIs.
• Effective communicator, team leader, and problem solver with good IT and administrative skills.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent advanced education.
• NVQ Level 4 in Engineering or similar, or a recognised engineering apprenticeship/degree.
• Desirable: Level 3 qualification in radiographic testing (ASNT/NAS410/EN4179).

This is a great opportunity to step into a pivotal role with strong earning potential and long-term prospects in a specialised technical environment.

Apply online now, or call Francesca on (phone number removed) for more details!