Job summary

Our client, a leading supplier of products & services to the Aerospace industry, are currently looking for a Production Support Specialist (Junior Production Manager) to join them on a permanent basis out of their site in Southampton.

Key skills required for this role

Lean Manufacturing - Production - KPIs

Important

LEAN qualification - Strong analytical skills

Job description

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity as a Production Support Specialist (Junior Production Manager), reporting to the Senior Operations Manager. Although not a direct first line management role, you will be responsible for the day to day, tactical management of Departmental KPIs, Projects & Initiatives and cost out projects within the relevant department, working to maximise production in a safe working environment and to quality standards.

Role Specific Duties

Will include but is not limited to:

• Update and maintain the department KPIs
• Identify trends against performance
• Identify and implement both direct and indirect cost out opportunities within the department
• Drive to completion of all active projects within the department
• Lead all RCCA investigations across the department
• Provide coaching for employees within department, and driving engagement and motivation in the teams
• Develop action plans and set day to day direction for the team and solve problems within their areas
• Eliminate waste in processes
• Identify and produce effective measures to deal with bottlenecks and constraints that affect the plan
• Identify improvements in the department visual management processes
• Support and drive 'self-empowered' employees and teams
• Promote and develop internal and external customer satisfaction and positive relationships with the support functions to ensure on-time delivery of projects
• Ensure document control - controlled copy of shop documents (such as drawings and MPs)
• Implementation of contingency plans when required (e.g. for machine breakdowns)

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• A recognised LEAN qualification (Six Sigma or equivalent)
• An EHS qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels within an organisation

Desirable

• Project Management (APMP or equivalent)
• Experience in manufacturing processes
• Experience in Project Management
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems
• Prior experience with regulatory agencies and knowledge of the requirements is preferred