Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Supervision

At Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, we’re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come. You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds. We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world. We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals. Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger.

We are currently seeking a highly competent Production Supervisor to oversee our production operations to lead in the deployment of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. As a Production Supervisor you will manage daily production activities, ensuring that processes run smoothly and efficiently to meet production targets. You will supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and development opportunities. By demonstrating strong people management skills you will have full accountability for your area, lead by example and make your teams accountable to achieve targets set by the business KPIs.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and ensuring that all employees adhere to safety protocols.
• Ensure that products meet quality standards by implementing and maintaining quality assurance protocols throughout the production process.
• Analyse production workflows and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and areas for improvement.
• Oversee training and coaching of employees.
• Set and manage production budgets and make your teams accountable for their performance.
• Manage developing apprentices to future proof our business.

We operate across a number of shift rotations, so flexibility to working hours is key in this role. Some weekend working will be required on a rotation basis between the supervisor team.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: Typically requires 2-3 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or production environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and machinery.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities to motivate and guide a diverse team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members and management.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with production management software and tools for scheduling, reporting, and inventory control.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as Production Supervisor or similar role within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Minimum of level 3 NVQ in Mechanical/Electro-mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Steam Turbine product knowledge would be advantageous.
• Experience or knowledge of Lean principles within manufacturing.
• Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage.

Desirable:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, influence and lead teams.
• Excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of the M365 software.
• Organizational and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of Business, Finance, and management awareness & principles.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.

About Us: Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries.

Why work here? Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.