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Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.\nSenior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.\nWhy join SSP?\nSenior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide \"total resource\" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.\nWe are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.\nSummary: Responsible for leading and optimizing broader assembly operations, driving performance improvements, developing supervisory talent, coordinating cross-functional activities, and ensuring production goals align with overall business objectives. Provides leadership and guidance to Assembly Supervisors and serves as an escalation point for complex operational issues.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nUnder general supervision, the Senior Assembly Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily assembly operations, supervising assigned personnel, ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining product quality, controlling costs, and promoting a safe and efficient work environment. This position provides leadership and direction to Assembly Supervisor, assembly teams while coordinating with other departments to achieve production goals and organizational objectives.\nEssential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:\nAssembly Operations and Production Management\nDirect, coordinate, and oversee daily assembly operations to ensure production activities meet established schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.\nMonitor production schedules, daily status reports, and departmental performance to identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to prevent production backlogs.\nCoordinate with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Tooling, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues and maintain an efficient workflow.\nPrioritize workloads, allocate personnel and resources, and adjust production activities as necessary to meet operational demands.\nIdentify and resolve obstacles, including material shortages, equipment failures, tooling issues, and staffing challenges, and escalating issues to the Superintendent when additional support or authorization is required.\nLeadership and Employee Supervision\nProvide leadership, guidance, and supervision to assigned assembly personnel to ensure productivity, accountability, teamwork, and compliance with company policies and procedures.\nAssign work, establish priorities, monitor employee performance, and ensure adequate staffing to meet production requirements.\nAssist with employee selection, hiring recommendations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, promotions, transfers, and other personnel-related decisions in accordance with company policies.\nIdentify employee training and development needs and support the development of lead personnel and future supervisory candidates.\nPromote effective communication, employee engagement, teamwork, and a positive work environment.\nConsult with Human Resources regarding employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and other personnel issues.\nAssist in administering applicable labor agreements, company policies, and established procedures.\nQuality Assurance and Process Compliance\nMaintain responsibility for the quality and conformity of products manufactured within the assigned assembly areas.\nEnsure assembly operations comply with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, quality requirements, and established manufacturing processes.\nMonitor production quality, investigate defects, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues.\nEnsure accurate production counts, completion of required inspections, and proper documentation of production and quality records.\nWork closely with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve quality concerns and implement process improvements.\nEnsure employees understand and follow established quality standards and consistently emphasize building quality into every stage of the assembly process.\nCustomer Interface and Coordination\nServe as a primary point of contact, as assigned, for customer-related matters involving assembly operations, production status, product quality, and delivery requirements.\nCommunicate and coordinate with customers and internal departments to address production concerns, quality issues, schedule changes, and other operational matters.\nMonitor customer requirements and ensure assembly activities align with applicable specifications, quality standards, delivery commitments, and contractual obligations.\nCoordinate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Production Control, and other appropriate departments to investigate customer complaints, resolve product concerns, and implement corrective actions.\nSupport customer visits, audits, inspections, and meetings by providing relevant production information, demonstrating process compliance, and coordinating follow-up activities.\nCommunicate customer feedback and expectations to the appropriate internal teams to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement.\nMonitor and communicate potential production delays, quality concerns, or other issues that may affect customer commitments, escalating significant risks to management as appropriate.\nMaintain professional customer relationships through timely communication, effective problem-solving, and a commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.\nEnsure customer-related information, documentation, and commitments are communicated accurately and handled in accordance with company policies and procedures.\nProductivity and Cost Control\nMonitor departmental productivity, labor utilization, scrap, rework, and other performance indicators to ensure operational objectives and budget requirements are met.\nReview production and cost reports to identify unfavorable variances, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.\nImplement corrective actions to improve productivity, reduce waste, control labor costs, and maximize the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel.\nEnsure approved labor standards, production methods, and operating procedures are properly implemented and consistently followed.\nMaintain awareness of process and method changes and communicate relevant updates to Manufacturing Engineering and other appropriate departments.\nPromote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and support on-time delivery.\nTraining and Employee Development\nEnsure assembly employees receive appropriate training in job responsibilities, assembly methods, equipment operation, quality requirements, and safety procedures.\nCoach and develop employees to improve technical skills, work performance, productivity, and adherence to established standards.\nReinforce expectations for minimizing scrap, maintaining quality, meeting production goals, and supporting an uninterrupted flow of work between departments.\nEncourage employee participation in problem-solving, process improvement initiatives, and suggestions for improving departmental performance.\nSupport cross-training and workforce flexibility to ensure production requirements can be met effectively.\nSafety, Housekeeping, and Equipment Maintenance\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in all assigned assembly areas in accordance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.\nConduct regular departmental inspections to identify and address unsafe conditions, housekeeping concerns, equipment issues, and potential hazards.\nEnsure employees follow established safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and operate machinery and equipment safely.\nCoordinate with Maintenance, Tooling, and other support departments to ensure machinery, equipment, tools, and facilities are properly maintained and operational.\nPromote employee awareness of workplace safety, accident prevention, hazard reporting, and safe work practices.\nEnsure materials, work in process, tools, and equipment are properly stored, maintained, and organized.\nContinuous Improvement and Special Projects\nLead and support departmental improvement projects involving production methods, assembly processes, workplace organization, quality, safety, and cost reduction.\nEvaluate employee suggestions and recommendations from lead personnel, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other departments to identify opportunities for improvement.\nParticipate in the implementation of new equipment, revised processes, engineering changes, and operational initiatives affecting assembly activities.\nMonitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and ensure changes are communicated, documented, and consistently followed.\nSupport company initiatives designed to improve operational performance, employee development, product quality, and customer satisfaction.\nCommunication, Reporting, and Administration\nMaintain accurate departmental records, production reports, employee documentation, and other records required by management.\nCommunicate production status, staffing concerns, quality issues, safety matters, equipment problems, and operational challenges to the Superintendent and appropriate departments.\nProvide timely updates and recommendations regarding production performance, resource requirements, and corrective actions.\nCoordinate with other departments to ensure effective communication, timely resolution of issues, and continuity of production.\nPrepare reports and provide additional information as requested by authorized management personnel.\nPolicy and Procedure Compliance\nEnsure all assigned personnel comply with company policies, procedures, work rules, safety requirements, and quality standards.\nFollow all Senior company 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