Production Supervisor

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description Eaton MSD Cheltenham are looking for a Production Supervisor to join the manufacturing function.

Job purpose:

To manage & lead a small team of operations production staff

Manage Holidays, sickness, time keeping & discipline across the team to ensure no loss of production

Working with the Production Manager to deliver an agreed monthly plan Monitor the team’s performance using agreed KPI’sManage, monitor & review labour bookings

Hold Daily team meetings to review progress against the plan & update the team to known issues

Assist in the creation of shop order paperwork as required, including Route cards

Ensure shop order turnaround time is achieved

Close completed shop orders & move parts into stock

Scanning of completed paperwork onto the companies MRP system Ensure an effective 6S and FOD program is run throughout the team

Work with the Production Manager to identify skills gaps & maintain a skills matrix for the team

Work with cross functional support teams to manage non-conforming materials, general production issues & ensure timely resolution

Ensure safe use and management of equipment and machinery

Agree any overtime requirements in advance with the Production Manager To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested

Key responsibilities:

Report to the Production Manager on all aspects of the team’s performance

Ensure Production priorities are agreed and well communicated

Create a healthy & motivating work environment for the team Listen to team members & resolve any issues & conflicts

To be able manage their own time in an effective manner

Carry out individual performance & development reviews for all team members on a monthly / quarterly basis to ensure adherence to agreed KPI’s.Carry out individual performance & self-development reviews for all team members

Maintain awareness & attend training courses as required

Always adhere to Company Procedure Advantageous Skills Proven CI capability / Lean Manufacturing experience3 years’ experience within an Aerospace/Defence environment.

General awareness of IPC workmanship standards

Previous experience working with an MRP system

Qualifications/

Experience:

Previous experience in a Supervisor or similar role leading a small team

Self-motivated and organised with a results driven approach

Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

Experience with use of MS Office applications

Benefits:
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities. Flexible working within core working hours 25 days holiday (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5…