Job Title: Area Lead – Manufacturing
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: Starting from £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: This role operates on a rotation of days and back shifts, with a 25% shift premium offered for back shifts
Company: HQW Aerospace (UK) Ltd
If you are a degree graduate aspiring to a leadership role in manufacturing and engineering or possess strong production leadership experience, we invite you to apply for the Area Leader position at HQW Aerospace. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.
Job Purpose:
As an Area Leader at HQW Aerospace, you will be at the forefront of our dynamic production environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and leadership across various departments. This role is particularly suited for degree graduates aspiring to a rewarding career in manufacturing and engineering leadership.
Additionally, individuals with strong production leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
Key Role Requirements:
- Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Organize shift manning efficiently
- Manage holiday schedules
- Skilfully handle absence management, including Return to Work interviews.
- Address first-line disciplinary issues (General Discussions, investigation meetings, conflict resolution)
- KPI management (including scrap and WIP)
- Drive and maintain 5S practices
- Keep accurate skills matrix records
- Collaborate effectively with support teams
- Support the Production Manager
- Actively contribute hands-on when necessary to ensure continuity of production
- Provide cover for site management on backshift
Outputs:
- Deliver effective production management to ensure safety, quality, and output requirements are met
- Drive continuous improvement within the area
- Define, share, and implement best practices
About you:
Knowledge:
- In-depth product and process knowledge of the relevant area
- Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with 8D/5Y process investigations
- Understanding of company policies and procedures
Skills:
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Expertise in problem-solving and trouble-shooting techniques
- Proven ability to use initiative and work independently
- Computer literacy, including SAP
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
Desired Experience:
- Previous experience in relevant production manufacturing areas
- Demonstrated leadership in a production environment
Qualifications:
- A degree in a relevant field
- Team Leading qualification, including employee management (desirable)
- First Aid Trained (desirable)
- Trained Fire Marshall (desirable)
- Trained in Spill Control (desirable)
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discount at over 100 retailers via our Rewards Platform
- Monetary and Non-Monetary Recognition
- Stakeholder Pension
- Subsidised Canteen
- Free Parking
- Plus, so much more ….
Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK
Apply Today! We are excited to welcome dedicated and ambitious individuals to our growing team!
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Manufacturing Team Leader, Manufacturing Leader, Manufacturing Lead, Manufacturing Manager, Production Lead, Area Lead, Production Manager, Team Leading, Production Lead, Engineering Lead, Engineering Manager may also be considered for this role.
