Operations Supervisor

Job Description Summary

The Operations Supervisor serves as a high-performance bridge between strategic management and shop‑floor operations. The role is responsible for overseeing operational areas—including quality, cost, delivery, technical, safety, and human resources—while leveraging Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) methodologies to drive continuous improvement. This role acts as a primary deputy to the Operations Manager, assuming full operational oversight in their absence, and is expected to provide advanced data analysis to optimise performance and conduct formal and informal HR investigations to maintain organisational standards.

• General and Task Management:
  Oversee daily production plans, chair "Flash 30" briefs when required, and ensure the department remains aligned with the strategic annual plan in the manager's absence.
• Safety & Standards:
  Maintain a safe workplace, enforce "Standard Operations," and ensure 100% compliance with all procedures, environmental standards, and health and safety policies.
• Operational Analytics:
  Perform deep-dive operational data analysis to track KPIs. Use statistical manufacturing tools to identify performance gaps, evaluate trends, and provide data-backed recommendations to the Operations Manager.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve productivity and efficiency. Challenge non-conformance, implement robust countermeasures, and manage engineering changes, production trials, and pilot builds.
• Support & Escalation Management:
  Ensure all technical and machinery issues are logged correctly via the appropriate ticketing systems. Proactively escape issues to relevant support departments, ensuring they are fully aware of operational blockers, and chase for completion to ensure adherence to operational timelines.
• Deputy Management:
  Act as the direct stand-in for the Operations Manager and maintain operational oversight during absences.
• People Management:
  
  • HR Investigations & Discipline:
  Lead both informal and formal HR investigations, manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and Absence Control Procedures with impartiality and in compliance with company policy.
  
  • Resourcing & Development:
  Manage manpower effectively according to Lean principles, handle hiring, onboarding, and training plans to address skill shortages.
  
  • Performance Management:
  Provide performance feedback, manage time, attendance, and compensation. Set clear performance objectives that align with individual strengths and business goals.
  
  • Engagement:
  Motivate, coach, and provide product expertise to operators. Foster an inclusive work environment where employees are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities.
  
  • Relationship Management:
  Liaise with other departments to ensure an effective operational interface, provide regular, data-driven feedback to management for operational improvements, and optimise delivery in line with customer requirements.
  
  • Self-Management:
  Maintain high levels of motivation, resilience, and assertiveness, demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance, and ensure full compliance with the Company Handbook and all legal/ethical standards.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Excellent leadership and People management skills
• Knowledge and technical understanding of Assembly processes, components and manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
• Exposure to Daily management tools, and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt Certification and above)
• Knowledge of MPS processes
• Basic Knowledge of Budgets and CAPEX proposals

• Understanding and demonstration of Living the GE core values
• Good attendance and punctuality – Demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance as a leader to set a standard
• Communication – Effective communication is vital to gain trust, align efforts in the pursuit of goals, and inspire positive change. To create transparency,…