Manufacturing Supervisor

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Viasat Full time

Job Description

About us


One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.


What you'll do


Viasat UK is the UK leader in Data at Rest Encryption. This role supports the critical supply of encryption hardware to UK and international government, along with the planning of our outsourced production, and manages the specialist in house functions for our electronic assembly lines.


Working with a specialist team of engineers and operational roles aswell as our contract electronics manufacturer this is an exciting opportunity to fulfil a multifunctional role and learn all aspects of manufacturing management.


The day-to-day


  • Management of a small team of specialists test and stock control employees associated with our secure product ranges
  • Working with Viasat Program managers and the CEM team to plan and co-ordinate production schedules and progress in process work.
  • Liaise with Viasat and CEM purchasing teams to ensure availability of material.
  • Be responsible for the security protocols in place to ensure integrity within the CEM and Viasat areas
  • Support the quality manager with quality issues and continuous improvement activities, and ensure we have metrics and reporting of OTIF and quality information
  • Liaise with customers to support delivery information and on site visits
  • Ensure that manufacturing equipment and tools are up to date and managed effectively
  • Support specialist build and test regimes
  • Document processes and support activities such as new product introduction.


What you'll need


  • Experience within an electronics manufacturing environment
  • Good understanding of inventory and stock management
  • Supervisory/management experience, or looking to take the next step
  • Knowledge/experience of quality performance associated with IPC and ISO industry standards
  • Experience managing internal & external partners
  • Experience of the use of MRP/ERP systems
  • Must have sole British Nationality (due to UK eyes-only projects), and have, or be capable of obtaining, UK security clearance (SC).


What will help you on the job


This key role is central to our core capability and with the right interpersonal and communication skills you will be able to convey clear information and manage multiple partners. Moreover, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of security protocols, thus your attention to detail and ability to problem solve will support tremendously to achieve efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the manufacturing capability. Finally, your ability to empower both your team and your peers in crafting a culture of accountability and trust will enable you to truly excel in this role.

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EEO statement


Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.



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