Tuesday 19 January 2010

TECHNICAL COMPOSITE SUPERVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Due to ongoing development our client are seeking an experienced Technical Supervisor working for an established company.

The company is the specialist composite division of one of the largest dedicated composite components building materials manufacturer in the UK.

They provide quick and effective solution to composite component manufacture; in closed mould, resin infusion, vacuum bagging and traditional hand laminate techniques.

As a supplier to leading UK and international brand name companies in the Marine, Home Improvement and Construction markets, they have developed skills within both high quality precision tool production and volume component manufacture.

You will be joining a large fully equipped R & D facility for mould design and production and over 45,000 sq ft of production space dedicated exclusively to composite manufacture.

The main tasks of the Technical Supervisor to effectively and efficiently control and supervise the production and maintenance of all patterns, plugs, moulds and prototype components and to assist fully in the development and introduction of new production processes and procedures

As part of the company’s supervisory team the Technical Supervisor will be responsible for:
Technical matters as well as staff discipline, direction, health & safety, appraisals and working procedures,
The role will answer to the R&D Technical Director and work side by side with the shop floor Foreman as part of a close knit team.
The role would initially be part office based part practical.

Outline of Main Tasks:

Ensure research and development or mould replacement / maintenance projects are carried out in accordance with company operating practices.

Efficiently organise the R&D workshop daily activities, and to ensure that the correct materials, equipment and tooling are used to achieve the required specifications.

Work closely with the R&D / Technical Director on all aspects of the R&D remit with regular and accurate reporting where required.

Ensure that the R&D team is fully conversant with the company’s quality standards for product manufacture and that they are complied with.

Ensure that all finished products are timely and appropriately handed over to the relevant department, and to ensure that the relevant staffs in that department are aware of the correct procedures associated with these items.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Well developed and thorough composite materials & processing knowledge
Computer Literate - MS Word / Excel / Project / Outlook
Basic AutoCAD Skills
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and their implementation
Good supervisory skills and a good team worker
Able to establish effective relationships with customers and suppliers

SALARY

An attractive salary is on offer; the range being very dependant on the skills and experience the individual brings to the company.

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