Team Leader - Production Operations

AWE is currently recruiting for a Precision Machining Team Leader for the Conventional Materials Group This role is ideally suited to a supervisor / machinist who enjoys an ever changing programme and has an interest in precision machining Working within the Conventional Materials Group the successful candidate will be required to

• undertake the leadership of the production team to ensure component manufacture meets demand.
• Carry out task reviews to ensure requirements are clearly defined.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in compliance with safety regulations.
• Help to resolve production issues.
• Management of production schedule
In addition to supporting production operations you will also support stakeholders in the development and implementation of production processes and support the Production Delivery Manager in identifying and implementing improvement projects., Other duties within this role will include;
• Providing adequate supervision of all operations within the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the day to day deliverables of the programme within manufacturing areas.
• Engage and support relationships at a local level to promote high performing teams.
• Ensure staff are competent and trained to carry out assigned tasks safely to time, cost and quality in aid of the manufacturing programme.
• Support the delivery performance of the production scheduling to meet customer requirements.
• Manage Key Performance Indicator metrics on schedule, quality, safety, delivery and cost.
• Lead and deliver the local Accountability Board (Visual Management Boards).
• Actively engage and support the Production Associate PDG process.
• Give advice and guidance on career development including coaching, provision of feedback and providing appropriate support.
• Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement.
• Works effectively with others and building required relationships and interfaces to support delivery of the Programme.
• Provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that allows individuals to flourish and realise their potential.
• Work with others to form high performing teams.
  
  Experience in a Precision Machining environment, ideally with experience in Milling
• Ability to support stakeholders with technical queries, timings and methods of manufacture.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
• Leading and supporting production teams to meet programme demands
• Support and develop production staff and apprentices
• Experience of CNC programming (ideally Siemens)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Package: £45,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience),
• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• 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.