Shift Supervisor Machine Shop

Mane Contract Services; Denham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace & Defence company is looking for a Shift Supervisor to manage a team of Cell Operatives in their Machine Shop Department. This full-time role involves overseeing operations to ensure high productivity and quality. Key responsibilities include performance management, KPI development, and team recruitment. The position offers competitive benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive pension scheme

4x salary life assurance

Personalised training and development plan

Cash healthcare plan

25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ability to purchase additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace nursery benefit

Subsidised canteen

Retail discounts

Midday finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in setting and managing KPIs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the department including work allocation and productivity monitoring.
• Conduct appraisals and recruit new team members.
• Communicate departmental progress updates.

Skills

Comprehensive experience of managing / leading people

Development and implementation of KPI's

Experienced in driving team performance

Management of functional budgets

Experience of working in manufacturing environment

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available with one of our leading Aerospace & Defence companies within their Machine Shop Department for a Shift Supervisor. You\'ll play a key role in leading, mentoring and supporting an experienced team of Cell Operatives who undertake processes for the manufacture of parts on a variety of machine tools contributing to the success of ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

This is a Shift Supervisor position which will be 7 on 7 off and the hours are 7am - 5pm, there will be a shift premium of 10.28%.

Responsibilities

• You will be involved in all aspects of the department from allocating work, monitoring KPI\'s, reviewing productivity, conducting appraisals and be actively involved in the recruitment process whilst communicating departmental progress updates.

Characteristics & Skills

• Comprehensive experience of managing / leading people.
• Development and implementation of KPI\'s.
• Experienced in driving team performance.
• Management of functional budgets.
• Experience of working in manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies desirable.

You\'ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will keep advancing your understanding of leadership, harnessing your management skills and gaining seasoned industry experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan.
• Cash Healthcare Plan.
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The ability to purchase additional leave after qualifying period.
• Cycle to work scheme, including e-bikes.
• Workplace nursery benefit.
• Subsidised canteen
• Retail discounts
• Midday finish on Friday