Manufacturing Lead (Internal Applicants Only) in Belfast

The Manufacturing Lead will report directly to the Director of eFoiler Production. The Manufacturing Department within Artemis Technologies is responsible for ensuring the on-time and on-cost of parts supplied to build the eFoiler® and its systems.

The Manufacturing Lead will both lead & have a hands-on role working within a small team, responsible for organising labour to process work and for the training and development of new operators.

• Ensure the delivery of the production plan in eFoiler Manufacturing/Assembly.
• Lead team by example, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace is always maintained.
• Organise labour to process work in accordance with the area Production plan.
• Liaise with Support functions to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Train new operators and ensure skills matrices are kept up to date.
• Ensure quality rejects are actioned on a timely basis to ensure smooth production flow.
• Ensure all operators follow company, regulatory, quality, health and safety procedures.
• Schedule overtime within preapproved levels.
• Ensure correct and timely tracking of labour hours by all production operatives.
• 5s Ownership of area of responsibility, maintaining visual metrics as required.
• Focus on continuous improvement of work area and outputs.
• Carry out effective performance management for the team.
• Develop & maintain visual management systems in line with visual factory.
• Carry out RCCA investigations into any Quality/Process/Safety Issues.
• Always ensure clear communications to and from Employees.
• Rework and repairs where necessary.
• Preparing and assembling mould/tooling as required.
• Cutting and laying of Prepreg materials.
• Vacuum bagging and cooking of parts.
• Other production tasks as required on occasion that align with the individual's training and experience.
• Contribute to shaping a culture that reflects Artemis Technologies Values and guiding principles and enables the company to achieve its goals.
• Lead, manage and develop the team to deliver a high performing, value adding function.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing.

• Team leading experience and able to run small projects.
• Working knowledge of KPIs and Operational processes.
• Working knowledge of LEAN and 5S methodology.

• Ability to tactically plan tasks, resources & material in support of master production schedule.
• Full technical understanding of the processes within area of responsibility & ability to develop full understanding of new processes in development.
• Ability to create, develop and effectively communicate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to read technical drawings/instruction.
• Maintain a high level of workplace organisation as per agreed standard & actively evolve that standard.
• Always comply with Health and safety policies whilst in the workplace.
• Exercise absolute integrity in respect of confidential matters.

• Experience in manufacturing and assembly acquired within the Maritime industry.
• Experience of working with design and manufacturing engineers in the early stages of a project.

• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and resolve.
• An appreciation of, and an ability to, positively resolve issues arising from competing views.
• Articulate written, visual and verbal communicator.

• Ability to relate well to others, and build co-operative and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally.
• An appreciation of, and an ability to, positively resolve issues arising from different cultures.
• Genuine ability to act as a team player.

• Ability to coordinate with other departments and flag issues.
• Dedication to completing tasks in high quality and timely manner with an ability to accurately forecast team performance and production plan completion.
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

Artemis Technologies Ltd offers a competitive salary commensurate to the successful candidate’s experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cashback Plan, Group Income Protection, Stakeholder Pension, Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme, Life Insurance (3 x salary), Employer Assistance Programme, 22 days holiday plus 13 public/bank/closure holidays (pro-rata). You will also accumulate up to 5 service-related holidays over your first five years of employment. Regular social events (staff and family).

Artemis Technologies is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates.