Job Description:

Are you looking for a new challenge in your production career?

Do you have experience leading a team or believe that is the next step in your career?

Are you happy to lead by example in this hands-on, multi-skilled role?

Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the aerospace sector committed to quality and innovation.  As they continue to expand their operation they are seeking a Hands-On Operator/Team Leader to join their Wax Department.

As an operational lead you will oversee the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of wax patterns.  This is a hands-on role that combines leadership of a team of 15, problem-solving and practical production work, helping to ensure the department meet production and quality quotas.

Main Responsibilities:

Production

Support daily production duties including:

• Wax injection press operation
• Wax extrusion
• Wax bar cutting
• Hydrochloric acid leaching processes
• Wax inspection and assembly
• Complete touch screen production bookings and maintain production records

Team Leader

• Support, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Run daily team meetings
• Attend operational meetings to represent your department, highlighting operational issues and taking away action points
• Team administration including approving holiday requests, recording sickness/absence and conducting return to work interviews

The ideal Team Leader will have:

• A hands-on approach with the ability to support production activities
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• A practical, solution-focused approach to tasks
• A background in engineering/manufacturing environments where you have worked to tight tolerances, AS9100 desirable.

Hours of Work

48 hours a week.

Monday to Thursday 6am-4.30pm and Friday 6am-2.30pm

Slight flexibility may be needed at times to ensure operational hand overs.

If you are a dedicated and results-driven professional seeking a challenging role as Team Leader, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to apply or call the office for more details