THE OPPORTUNITY

• Line Coordination: Manage daily build schedules, ensuring all parts and resources are ready for the production team.
• Technical Supervision: Oversee the assembly and modification of engines, providing hands-on guidance to ensure specifications are met.
• Quality Auditing: Conduct stage-by-stage inspections to ensure every engine leaving the line adheres to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage shift patterns, provide technical training, and ensure a high-performing, motivated team environment.
• Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement "Lean" methodologies to improve build speed without sacrificing quality.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce strict workshop health and safety protocols and ensure all PPE and tooling are correctly maintained.

REQUIREMENTS

Professional Experience:

• Extensive experience in engine assembly, rebuilding, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven supervisory or team lead experience within a workshop or production line.
• Familiarity with diesel and petrol engine technology (Marine/Industrial experience a plus).
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) framework.

Key Skills Sought:

• Exceptional technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to liaise between engineering and production teams.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and bill of materials (BOM).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple custom builds simultaneously.

Personal Attributes:

You must be a "lead-by-example" supervisor who takes pride in the output of their team. A calm under pressure, results-driven individual who values precision above all else.