Job Description SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to oversee our rotor repair operations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Role Summary / Purpose:

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Rotor Repair Cell Leader and oversees repair operations, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. The Operations Supervisor will lead a team of technicians, applying lean principles and tools to optimize workflows, eliminate waste, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

- Supervise and lead a team of technicians in rotor repair operations, ensuring takt-based production and workflow alignment
- Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to identify and address waste, variability, and inefficiencies
- Foster a safe and quality-focused work environment, promoting do-check-act (DCA) and plan-do-check-act (PDCA) methodologies
- Manage employee performance, provide feedback, and address any performance issues

- Drive The Life Saving Rules, to embed a culture of safety within our dynamic, high-risk operations

Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and share best practices

Quality and Safety:

- Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure quality and safety standards are met, using tools like layered process audits (LPAs)
- Investigate and address any quality or safety issues, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures to prevent reoccurrence
- Promote a culture of safety and quality, encouraging team members to report near misses and suggest improvements

Operations and Planning:

- Manage inventory, resources, and capacity to ensure efficient operations, minimizing waste and maximizing throughput
- Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering and procurement, to ensure seamless operations and resolve any issues

Qualifications / Requirements:

- Qualification: Institute of Technical Education or Mechanical Engineering related field

- Experience: Experience in the management of physical workers (2-5 years is an advantage)

- Competencies: User-level computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Skills:

- Ability to motivate, develop a positive team spirit, Highly prioritize on the basis of the information received, Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to work well in the team, Open, Fast and efficient decision making

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No