Lead Production Operator

Introduction to Senior plc:

Senior is an international manufacturing group with 20 operations in 10 countries.

Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, & defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

We help engineer the transition to a sustainable world for the benefit of all our stakeholders.

We do this by:

• Using our technology expertise in fluid conveyance and thermal management to provide safe and innovative products for demanding applications in some of the most hostile environments.
• Enabling our customers, who operate in some of the hardest-to-decarbonise sectors, to transition to low carbon and clean energy solutions.
• Staying at the forefront of climate disclosure and action by ensuring our own operations achieve our Net Zero commitments.

About Senior Innovation Centre:

Senior Innovation Centre is a market-leading Product Development, Business Development & Manufacturing Centre. We design highly engineered Thermal Management & Fluid Conveyance products for the Land Vehicle, Aerospace & Industrial markets.

Our strategy is simple but powerful: We innovate locally, then deliver globally.

Our primary goal is to develop new products and win new business for the benefit our global manufacturing sites.

We manage customer relationships both technically & commercially, developing solutions in response to customer demands. We oversee projects from concept, through to production launch across our sister sites globally.

Our Values

We firmly believe that successful businesses are value driven. Our values support the vision and shape our culture and are the essence of our company identity, our principles and beliefs. Core values not only look after what our people do and deliver, but how they go about delivering. Our shared values provide a framework for how we work together:

Safety - We operate safely, protecting people and the environment

Accountability - We do what we say

Respect & Trust - We work together with mutual respect and trust

Integrity - We operate with integrity and in an ethical manner

Excellence - We continuously strive to do better

Customer Focus - We put the customer at the heart of everything we do

Senior Flexonics is an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.

For more information on our products and activities, visit www.seniorflexonics.co.uk

• Assemble products or components on the production line, following established SOP’S Work Instructions and safety guidelines.
• Ensure the operators are assembling products/ components correctly following the SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement activities and participate in root cause analysis for quality, safety, or delivery issues.
• Escalate process, safety, or quality concerns appropriately and support containment actions.
• Ensure effective shift handover, including status of production, quality issues, and outstanding actions.
• Support achievement of daily production, quality, and safety targets.
• Operate and maintain assembly machinery and equipment and be the reporting line for operators to report any issues.
• Using the 5s ethos, maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and lead by example for the team.
• Work with hand tools and other equipment to assemble products.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy and communicate precisely any concerns or issues with the operators.
• Follow pre-determined production schedules and meet production targets.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure all members of the team are working to the correct procedure and highlight any concerns.
• Identify training needs for operators and maintain training records with the Production Manager.

• Experience in thermal joining of aluminum plates would be desirable
• Experience in sheet metal environments would be desirable
• Experience in tooling changeovers would be desirable

Key Skills Required:

• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Previous experience in a production or assembly environment is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with precision.
• Ability to lead by example and set clear boundaries and expectations.
• Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Basic understanding of tools and equipment used in assembly.
• IT Literature in Microsoft packages (Excel/ Word) and experience of using Sage would be highly desriable.
• Proven work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with conflict and resolve situations in a calm and precise manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work shift patterns.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection (x 6 annual salary)
• Brand new, modern working environment
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars/ vans for travel
• Free Parking