RBA Production Supervisor

RBA Production Supervisor Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)

Package: Starting from £45,000

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.

Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience.

Let us introduce the role The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment. If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Production Management Plan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.
• Team Supervision Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.
• Quality Assurance Ensure that all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions.
• Health and Safety Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Resource Management Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment.
• Reporting and Documentation Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency.
• Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.
• Continuous Improvement Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.

Benefits

• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• On-site canteen and re-furbished gymnasium.
• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

We strive to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

We are at the start of a once in a generation - possibly two generations - programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK's continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the art capital and construction projects - some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our website.