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MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR - CASTING

Employment Type Permanent
Location Yorkshire , Leeds
Industry Sector Manufacturing
Start Date asap
Salary/Rate £25000 - £30000 per annum + Benefits
Reference TP784
Date Advertised 11-11-2008 - 09:57

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

Our client manufacturers complex high precision cast/machined airfoils fitted to gas turbines used in power generation and aircraft propulsion. They have the immediate requirement for a Manufacturing Supervisor, to work in their Precision Casting Facility (PCF). The Manufacturing Supervisor will manage the day to day activities of a manufacturing cell in the PCF, through a team of Team Leaders.

Our client manufacturers complex high precision cast/machined airfoils fitted to gas turbines used in power generation and aircraft propulsion. They have the immediate requirement for a Manufacturing Supervisor, to work in their Precision Casting Facility (PCF). The Manufacturing Supervisor will manage the day to day activities of a manufacturing cell in the PCF, through a team of Team Leaders.

Role Overview:

To manage the day to day activities of a manufacturing cell in the Precision Casting Facility through a team of team leaders to ensure that World Class standards are achieved on sales, variable costs, scrap and non conformance, schedule adherence, housekeeping and H&S. The successful candidate will need to be highly committed, strong willed, able to work in a highly pressurised environment, ability to compile and achieve demanding targets, will be an excellent communicator and a natural leader. The role will involve taking a lead in liaison with all support departments.


Personal Requirements:

•Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline, i.e Manufacturing, Aerospace etc
•Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques is required
•Specific Engineering qualifications may not be required for this role. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of manufacturing principles and leadership experience may be transferable from other industries
•Strong leadership skills an ability to demonstrate management capability is essential
•Candidates must be strong-willed, and able to work in highly pressurised environments
•A good level of computer literacy is essential
•Experience having held a position of management or leadership would be strongly advantageous

* Candidates wishing to apply for this role are urged to emphasize their management / leadership skills on their CV prior to application.