Electrical Production Manager

Here at Defence Munitions (DM) Beith, we have an exciting and interesting opportunity to join us as an Electrical Production Manager.

As an Electrical Production Manager, you will lead a small team undertaking functional testing, diagnostics, repair, and modifications to a wide range of in-service complex weapons. You will be knowledgeable in the through life management of complex processingand planning and have a technical skill base in a relevant electrical discipline.

It is DM’s mission to sustain the fighting power of the UK Armed forces by providing a storage, maintenance, processing, and distribution service that meets the highest levels of professional excellence. We do this for a wide range of munitions which enablethem to train, protect, and serve anywhere in the world.

Please note: A medical is required to be passed, before starting in these positions. They are site-based roles, and they require travel to other Defence Munition and DE&S locations in both the UK and abroad. Reasonable notice will be given, with flexibilityand a family friendly approach in mind. Travel and subsistence costs will be covered.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

- Oversee a team that undertakes Assembly, maintenance, and functional testing of complex weapons and equipment which shall include mechanical specialisations.
- Schedule a range of production, maintenance, or training activities to an agreed plan.
- Ensure that the risk generated by activity in your area is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) and that there is a strong, positive Safety and Explosives Safety culture
- Identify risks (raising and authorising risk assessments) and issues which impact the ability to satisfy the customer needs
- Deliver high quality diagnostic work and carry out any remedial work involving the tracing of faults or malfunctions of equipment and/or plant, ensuring only the correct, authorised, and serviceable equipment is used in support of Complex Weapons whilstassessing the impact of technical decisions on performance, time, cost, risk, safety factors and legislation.
- Provide technical or engineering support advice to stakeholders and contractors in support of commercial contracts ensuring equipment and service meets required standards.
- Ensure facilities and equipment meet all statutory and mandatory requirements in respect of Explosives Safety, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment, Quality, Fire, and Facilities Management, prior to commencement of work.
- Manage staff and monitor performance, including the allocation, control of workflow, production reporting and technical training
- Recruit and induct new staff, maintaining a capacity and resource plan to meet supply and demand needs as well as expected service delivery levels
- Promote and actively encouraging continuous improvement, lean processing initiatives across your area and a flexible approach towards operating within a multi-disciplined team

**Person specification**
- Effective communication and influencing skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement experience with internal and external personnel
- Experience of managing and mentoring people and teams within an engineering environment