Workshop Supervisor

We are supporting a growing company in Corby in their search for a Workshop Supervisor.

The purpose of the role is to lead the workshop team to deliver high standards of manufacturing and productivity by example.

The Role

• Analyse and advise on drawings for production as supplied by customer/commercial team.
• Plan workflow and workforce to ensure effective production and delivery within assigned timescales and budget, re-tasking colleagues as required to maintain production.
• Liaise with management team to ensure materials, supplies and equipment are available to ensure timely production and delivery.
• Coach workshop team to develop and enhance skills and capabilities.
• Construct products as per the design drawing supplied by the customer/commercial office.
• Ensure all materials are measured correctly and precisely in accordance with design drawing.
• Work individually or as part of a team to ensure highest possible standards of production, health and safety and customer service are maintained at all times.
• Present regular tool box talks to the workshop team to promote safe and effective working practices.
• Highlight any improvements/queries to the product design as part of UE Group's 'right first time' and 'customer service' ethos.
• Direct workshop team to ensure workspace and social areas around the site are kept clean, tidy and safe at all times.
• Ensure all machinery is kept clean and operational; flagging any concerns to the management team.
• Commit to reducing costs and wastage of materials and time.
• Engage with colleagues to investigate continuous improvements throughout the manufacturing process.
• Escalate any concerns regarding colleague performance/behaviour that cannot be resolved on workshop floor.
• Support management team in implementing initiatives and processes.

The Candidate

• 3-5 Years in a Supervisory role within the welding industry.
• Good level of spoken English
• Proven Team player
• Ability to interpret Technical Drawings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Driving Licence.
• Current FLT Licences B1 and/or B2
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Electrical and Mechanical experience
• Qualified First Aider