Workshop Charge-hand

7 months ago


Bridge of Don, United Kingdom Simpson Booth Limited Full time

Responsible for the day to day operation, improvement and optimisation of the production plant and process within the Accessories facility. To provide effective leadership, direction of resources, technical support and advice on all aspects of the production process in support of reliable process operations. To perform all work, in line with defined procedures, quality, environmental and health and safety standards.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with defined Quality Procedures, Standards and Directives.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s Environmental Control Policies and Procedures and Statutory Regulations at all times.
- Ensure compliance of the Company’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures, Safe Working Practices and Statutory Regulations at all times.
- Organisation of the daily and weekly production activities within the department.
- Supervise, lead and direct the Production Team ensuring optimum efficiency of resources, plant and process, with support from other departments as required, and will have overall responsibility for the Department in support of reliable process operations.
- Ensure production schedules and set production performance and expenditure targets are achieved.
- Ensure daily and weekly checks on equipment/machines are carried routinely and any defaults are reported to the Production Manager.
- Make recommendations as appropriate to the Production Manager regarding the replacement of plant, machinery and equipment and of any improvements to the manufacturing process.
- Coach and develop team members so that skill levels are consistently developed, applied and maintained across the whole team.
- Develop, set and implement, with support from other departments as required, performance targets within the team, through the Performance Review process and/or Individual Progress Review system.
- Attend manufacturing, H&S meetings and ensure that all actions agreed, are implemented.
- Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained throughout the department.
- Implement, monitor and ensure compliance of all company Personnel Policies and Procedures and deal with all employee related matters including discipline and grievances.
- Responsible for the communication of toolbox talks and Safety Briefings to the whole team as and when required.
- May be required to cover machining processes.
- Any other reasonable duties.

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:

- Job specific skills and competencies of setting up and operating CNC lathes, Knowledge of basic programming desirable but not essential.
- Must possess proven experience in a supervisory role and supervising diverse teams
- Strong numeracy and literacy is required, and the post-holder must be able to work with both care and accuracy. The job will be physical in nature, and will require the person to be fit and trained in manual handling techniques.
- Premium threading experience desirable.
- Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and competent in machining large and small complex components.
- Be able to operate, ensuring the proper use and care of, company plant and equipment, machinery, personal equipment, test equipment and tool kit.
- Must work co-operatively, within the production team, across the whole organisation, and with external customers, focusing on continuous improvement goals.
- Must be able to identify/report problems for solution by others, and take appropriate action.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Sick pay

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Bridge of Don, Aberdeen City (required)

Work Location: In person



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