Job Description

The Job Role


If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.


An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Production Supervisor to work in close association with the Techtest Production Management collective to oversee the existing Techtest Supervisory staff and ensure that all Techtest products are completed to the required standard and in a timely manner.


Role Responsibilities


The successful candidate will be responsible for:


The collation and merging of sub-dept. Supervisor reports to create and extensive weekly commentary of all departmental activities. Implementation of the Production plan. The conduct of daily short interval management meetings to promote transparency and ensure diligence to short term objectives. Conduct all probationary reviews for new and existing staff with the applicable Line Supervisor and Training Coordinator. To attend periodical production performance analysis reviews with Production Management and perform a follow up meting with supervisory staff.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

Adherence to strict production paperwork standards. To conduct annual staff performance appraisals. Provide support in the absence of interdepartmental Line Supervisor and nominated leads. To assist with the ongoing development of the Production dept. To attend Production Readiness reviews as required.

Requisite Capabilities

Previous supervisory experience is an essential requisite of this role.

Benefits


Free onsite parking. Free refreshments (tea and coffee). Casual dress. Company social events. Opportunity for company bonuses. Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year). Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years' service up to a maximum of 26 days. Life Insurance Scheme - 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.


Full Time Position


Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working. Salary commensurate with experience. Free internal training provided as required. Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

Full Time



Salary commensurate with experience



Free internal training provided as required.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 26th May 2025