Production Supervisor

AAC Clyde Space

Glasgow, United Kingdom

About this role:

We are looking for a Production Supervisor to lead our Production team to plan, organise and deliver our subsystems and satellites. The role is based in Glasgow and the successful candidate will be site-based given the nature of the work. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to be hands-on in leading the team to produce small satellite components and/or sub-systems to cost, quality, safety, and time parameters.

You will enjoy working in a production role in a dynamic working environment. You will have relevant work experience with the desire to grow your knowledge and expertise while adding value to our current ways of working. You will not be afraid of challenges and happy to get involved. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of existing projects and missions where your work literally ends up in space!

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and lead team of assembly and test technicians
Provide technical guidance when required on assembly and test processes for electronics satellite sub-systems
Drive the team to ensure a high level of performance, quality and delivery
Provide support to Head of Production on Loading, Capacity, Blockers, Resourcing and Quality issues
Focus on continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and standard of design and associated processes
Deliver work tasks and assignments in accordance to required standards, quality, budget and timescales
Engage in design process to ensure Design for Manufacture and Design for Test focus
Drive the teams to ensure a high level of performance, quality and delivery
Develop and maintain relationships within the production department and key engineering points of contact
Support the wider team as required

Skills required:

Relevant degree or equivalent work experience
Previous experience working in a technical and/or electronics production environment
Previous team leadership experience
Knowledge of quality standards
Evidences improving processes and procedures, demonstrating a lean mindset
Ability to coach and develop others
Strong communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as effectively collaborate within a multicultural team
Demonstrates ownership of problems and works towards finding solutions
Ability to make good decisions under highly demanding, dynamic environment
Ability to organise self and prioritise workload with multiple projects in dynamic environment with tight deadlines
Competent IT skills including Microsoft software
Proficient in English, both verbally and written