Production Workshop Supervisor

£35,000 - £42,000

Are you ready to take charge and lead a team to success? We are looking for a dedicated Workshop Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment to oversee our day-to-day workshop operations. You'll ensure that company targets are met, customer requirements are satisfied, and high-quality standards are maintained. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact by continually improving processes, reducing costs, and driving production quality. Apply now and join us in creating a high-performance culture!

What you'll be doing:

• Set a positive example by maintaining a consistently safe and efficient workplace.
• Oversee and assign technician workloads effectively.
• Ensure company quality standards are met, satisfying both internal and external customers.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure targets are achieved.
• Conduct team briefs focused on quality, cost, and delivery, and gather ideas for improvement.
• Manage workshop calibration and maintenance according to schedules.
• Provide training to apprentices as needed.
• Drive team performance by offering direction and feedback to enhance performance.
• Maintain safe working practices and adhere to 'Standard Operations'.
• Address non-conformance issues and implement countermeasures.
• Motivate the team to foster a high-performance culture that embraces improvement suggestions.
• Assist in implementing engineering changes, production trials, model changes, and pilot builds.
• Report and take action on plant or machinery breakdowns.
• Collaborate closely with the QEHS department on any issues.
• Ensure internal delivery processes are followed to support dispatch.

And this is what you'll need:

• Extensive experience and a proven track record in manufacturing supervision.
• Proven experience of continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Comprehension of production costs, including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework would be advantageous.
• Any experience in mechanical fitting would be advantageous.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Early finish on Friday's.