Shift Leader

HQW Aerospace UK Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Plymouth is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee production activities on the shop floor. The role involves ensuring safety, managing staff, and driving continuous improvement while adhering to health and safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in production manufacturing and team leadership, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant production manufacturing area.
• Experience in leading or managing a cross-functional team.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Exposure to Team Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all production activities during assigned shifts.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Support with unforeseen manning issues.
• Manage KPI including scrap and WIP.
• Maintain and improve 5S.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Computer literate (including SAP)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Grade 4 in Mathematics and English

Job description

Location: PlymouthDepartment: ProductionJob Type: Full timeContract Type: Permanent

HQW Aerospace is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of super precision bearings. Our bearings are produced using advanced technology to the highest standards available.

That's why our bearings are used in virtually every sector of industry where there is a need to meet critical tolerances, high speeds, and reliable performance under the most demanding operating conditions.

Shift Leader Shift Pattern: Rotations (06:30 – 14:30 / 14:30 – 22:30)

Department: Production

Job Purpose: To lead and oversee all production activities on the shop floor during assigned shifts, ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive working environment. Act as the primary point of contact for employees, promoting a culture of safety and accountability. Support in managing key aspects of production including Health & Safety, staffing, work-in-progress, scrap control, and coordination of support functions. Collaborate closely with the Resourcing Team to ensure effective shift handovers and with Value Stream Leads to communicate updates on production performance, equipment issues, and any other issues.

• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Support with unforeseen manning issues
• Support Resourcing with Absence management as and when required
• KPI management (including scrap and WIP).
• Maintain and improve 5S.
• Support with organisation of on shift training where required
• Liaising with support teams.
• Cover site management on backshift.
  
  

Experience

• Working in relevant production manufacturing area.
• Experience in leading or managing a cross-functional team
• Experience with continuous improvement
• Exposure to Team Leadership
  
  

Skills

• Clear communication, both written & verbal
• Working with problem solving and trouble – shooting techniques.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Computer literate (including SAP)
• Analytical skills and data driven
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate, influence, and constructive challenge
  
  

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English
• Trained in Spill Control (desirable)
  
  

Outputs

• Effective production management to ensure the safety of people, quality and output requirements are achieved.
• Continuous improvement of the shop floor.
• Defining sharing and implementing best practice.
  
  

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