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Collins Aerospace is looking for a Working Team Leader to join our Operations Department within our HS Marston facility in Wolverhampton.

What You Will Do
You will support the AMS production line, creating a trusting and engaging team environment that complies with all the EH&S policies. Responsible for team performance management, the role requires the support and adherence to MRP build schedules, identification of key shortages and the ability to liaise with SIOP to mitigate risk to build plans and product LOBs through the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating shop staff & workflow to achieve the customer’s schedule
• Coordinate team meetings / communication flow downs
• Purchase materials, tools, equipment, and consumables when required.
• Motivate and drive a positive team work ethic and environment
• Maintain on time finishes to achieve zero overdue
• Control work in progress and value stream inventory through SIOP team  
• Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines.
• Achieve the highest possible visual, 5S results for the workplace
• Improve Utilization / productivity / day worked metrics
• Achieve standard times and process time reduction through assisting and improvement opportunities conducted with the Manufacturing team
• Responsible for ensuring strict adherence of all company manufacturing standards/methods and policies.
• Assist process robustness and audit compliance accuracy
• Assist Senior Operators in developing and maintaining the skills matrix
• Supervising the work of junior staff and organizing training and staff development opportunities
• Lead the Tier 1 / 2 reviews, to include a real time problem resolution mindset
• Minimize departmental downtime through robust TPM schedules and ownership
• Support EH&S compliance and CORE improvement

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, plus option to buy/sell 5 days per year
• Competitive compensation package, including an annual incentive scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Support for professional fees
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including Bupa private medical and a healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Work/life balance programs, including a holiday purchase scheme
• Wellness programs
• Employee recognition schemes
• Referral bonus program
• Free on-site parking
• Generous employer pension contributions, up to 10
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

What You Will Learn

• Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.
• Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Education and Experience

• Apprentice trained City & Guilds or equivalent / time served experience, HNC in an engineering discipline.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Organization abilities
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Power & Controls: 
We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

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