Manufacturing Team Leader (Repairs)

What you'll do:

Leading a team of technicians within the Eaton Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul department. Ensuring timely turnaround of both Civil and Military Aerospace components in line with Eaton's contractual commitments.

1. Responsible for day-to-day labour planning and monitoring actual vs plan. Track Daily Absorption within the Cell. Engage team to maximise production
2. Recruit new staff as required
3. Present daily production reviews/team meetings with relevant personnel ensuring metrics are current and timely and any subsequent issues escalated accordingly
4. Support team APEX goals including training. Manage performance expectations including sickness
5. Oversee and monitor production flow, troubleshooting production issues to ensure timely delivery of production plan, recommend and implement process improvements where necessary
6. Ensure Safe Working Practices are always adhered. Carry out and maintain risk assessments and adhere to COSHH regulations. Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping 5s+ practices
7. Ensure Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) CMM 's (Component Maintenance Manual) are met including accurate maintenance of all production paperwork.
8. Demonstration of Leadership and SMS competencies to ensure engagement.
9. Deputise for the PM where required.
10. Able to process repair orders through the key steps to support production

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Operations

Minimum 1-3 years of experience leading others

Skills:

1. Working knowledge of Aerospace products, policies and associated assembly techniques and performance test methods essential.
2. Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings/CMMs
3. Able to lead and motivate a team within a controlled environment
4. Ability to work closely within a team environment and contribute effectively to problem solving activities.
5. Ability to coordinate and prioritise workload and resource
6. Understanding of Lean tools desirable
7. Experience of working within a Part 145 organisation essential. SMS invested
8. Strong communicator
9. Drives for results

BTEC/A Level equivalent

Proficient in reading and writing English.