Job Title Inspection Supervisor Section / Department / Area Quality – Inspection – Manufacturing Location Blackburn, United Kingdom Salary 2 positions rotating days (06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00): £40,068.06 1 position fixed night shift (22:00 – 06:00): £44,074.87 plus bonus scheme of up to 15% Summary Lead the final inspection team during shifts, ensure adherence to inspection standards, provide excellent customer service, and drive performance against KPIs for efficiency, quality and health & safety. Primary Functions * Lead the final inspection team during the shift, progressively driving shift performance and adhering to inspection standards. * Provide an excellent service to customers, ensuring clear and concise communication including job status updates. * Consistently achieve and exceed departmental KPIs in terms of efficiency, quality and health & safety. * Feed into the overall plan for the development of quality within the Blackburn facility. Reports To Quality Manager Duties and Responsibilities * Manage inspector resourcing of the shifts (absences/holiday management, overtime). * Manage training plan and competency matrix of Inspectors. * Supervise staff to ensure accurate data entry and consistent testing output to required time scales. * Escalate reported quality issues to operations and quality management team. * Support root cause analysis of non‑conformities and own corrective actions related to inspection. * Manage inspector performance against objectives in line with company strategy. * Manage inspectors performance against procedure adherence and code of conduct in line with HR policy. * Support documentation review and improvements related to inspection activities. Education and Experience Requirements * Relevant experience in an inspection setting. * Experience in team management/supervision. * Minimum HND or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline. * Good understanding of relevant standards. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a team. * Well‑organised. * Customer focused. * Ability to work well under pressure. * Ability to work flexibly. Competency Requirements * Excellent job knowledge and an eagerness to expand knowledge. * Expertise in techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. * Proficient in problem‑solving tools such as Run Charts, Pareto Charts, Cause & Effect, Gantt Charts. * Strong lean and continuous improvement mindset (5S, TPM, visual management, Kaizen). * Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey key messages concisely. * Excellent housekeeping and workplace cleanliness. * Goal‑orientated with the ability to drive projects to completion, manage timelines and reduce cycle times. * Proactive decision‑maker who takes initiative and shows commitment over long periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr
