Shop Floor Manager

Our client, an esteemed entity within the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a proficient Shop Floor Manager to join their dynamic team under an initial 6 month contract position.

Rate: to be discussed on experience, hourly rate insite IR35

• Managing the team: Lead and develop the team, enabling them to meet operational objectives whilst complying with and enforcing company guidelines for safety and quality.
• Managing production activities: Plan, direct and control production activities, ensuring fulfilment of operational objectives by maximising On Time Start (OTS) and On Time Finish (OTF).
• Developing preventative activities: Enforce preventive measures to minimise occupational and environmental risks.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the team, ensuring clarity of operational objectives and expectations.
• Ensuring team qualifications/certifications: Ensure team members possess requisite qualifications and certifications.
• Complying with Policies and Procedures: Adhere to and enforce established procedures, policies, and systems.
• Identifying Risk: Identify and mitigate potential risks affecting personnel, products, or equipment.
• Analysing Indicators: Use relevant tools to analyse production, maintenance, and quality indicators, and prioritise improvement plans.
• Energise improvements: Lead process and system improvement initiatives within the scope of responsibility.
• Energise meetings: Conduct regular interdepartmental meetings to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Experience in a manufacturing supervisory position, ideally Aerospace domain however not essential.
• Knowledge of manufacturing management disciplines such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, able to communicate at all levels within the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team.
• Able to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
• Ability to work with established Quality standards, processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of production/manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma principles.
• Prior experience with regulatory agencies and their requirements.
• Understanding of the products, processes and customer requirements within the aerospace sector.

If you have demonstrable management experience in a manufacturing setting and are ready to contribute to a leading organisation within the aerospace sector, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's respected and innovative team.