Job Description
Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:nnnThe Electrical Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective management of Electrical Production activities across multiple workstreams and teams. The role provides leadership and direction to Team Leaders, Electrical Testers and Electrical Fitters, ensuring production targets, quality standards, customer requirements, and project milestones are achieved.nnnThe Electrical Production Supervisor is accountable for driving operational performance, resource utilisation, workforce capability, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Electrical Production department. This role acts as a key link between Production Management, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Manufacturing teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects in line with Marshall Land Systems standards and customer expectations.nnnYour responsibilities in this role include:nnnProduction Leadership & SupervisionnnnLead, manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of Electrical Production teamsnnProvide direction and support to Team Leaders, ensuring effective allocation of labour, skills, and resourcesnnMonitor production progress against schedules and take corrective action where required to maintain delivery commitmentsnnEnsure production activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with business prioritiesnnResolve operational challenges and escalate significant risks or issues to the Electrical Production ManagernnPromote a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture across all Electrical Production areasnnnProduction Planning & DeliverynnnSupport the development and execution of production schedules in line with project and business requirementsnnCoordinate labour allocation to maximise productivity and resource utilisationnnMonitor build progress and performance metrics to ensure project milestones and customer delivery dates are achievednnCollaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Project teams to minimise disruption to production activitiesnnIdentify and mitigate production risks that may impact cost, quality, or delivery performancennDrive adherence to production processes, standard work instructions, and manufacturing best practicesnnnPeople Management & DevelopmentnnnProvide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Team Leaders and production personnelnnConduct performance reviews and regular one-to-one meetings in line with company proceduresnnSupport recruitment, onboarding, training and succession planning activities within the departmentnnIdentify skills gaps and implement development plans to improve team capability and flexibilitynnManage attendance, disciplinary matters, and employee relations issues in accordance with company policiesnnFoster a culture of teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous learningnnnTechnical & Operational OversightnnnProvide technical guidance and support for complex electrical build, installation, testing and fault-finding activitiesnnEnsure teams can effectively interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentationnnSupport the resolution of production and quality issues through structured problem-solving techniquesnnEnsure compliance with Marshall Electrical Standardisation, engineering requirements and customer specificationsnnLiaise with Engineering and Quality teams to address design, manufacturability, and production concernsnnnQuality, Compliance & Continuous ImprovementnnnEnsure all electrical manufacturing, installation and testing activities comply with BS 7671, IPC-A-620 requirements, customer standards and internal proceduresnnDrive a right-first-time culture and reduce rework through effective quality controls and process disciplinennSupport internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectivelynnMonitor quality performance metrics and lead investigations into recurring issuesnnLead and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Continuous Improvement initiativesnnEncourage the identification and implementation of process improvements to improve efficiency, safety and qualitynnnHealth, Safety & EnvironmentnnnChampion a strong safety culture throughout Electrical ProductionnnEnsure compliance with Marshall Health and Safety Management Systems, policies and proceduresnnConduct regular workplace inspections and support risk assessments where requirednnEnsure personnel are appropriately trained, competent, and equipped to carry out their duties safelynnInvestigate accidents, near misses and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions as requirednnPromote and maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation through 5S principlesnnnAdministration & CommunicationnnnMonitor and ensure accurate job bookings, labour reporting and production data within the IFS ERP systemnnPrepare and communicate production performance updates, including delivery, quality and resource metricsnnParticipate in daily, weekly and monthly operational review meetingsnnCommunicate business priorities, production objectives and key project information to production teamsnnMaintain accurate records to support traceability, quality assurance and compliance requirementsnnEnsure mandatory training, certifications and departmental records remain currentnnnApply if you have most of the following:nnnNVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplinenn18th Edition BS 7671 qualificationnnCity & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and TestingnnIOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (desirable)nnFormal leadership or supervisory qualification (desirable)nnStrong understanding of electrical installation principles, testing processes, and manufacturing practicesnnWorking knowledge of IPC-A-620 standardsnnAbility to interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentationnnKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S methodologiesnnCompetence using ERP systems (preferably IFS) and Microsoft Office applicationsnnStrong problem-solving, decision-making, and organisational skillsnnExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesnnSignificant experience within electrical production, manufacturing, installation, or testing environmentsnnProven supervisory or leadership experience managing production teamsnnExperience of production planning, resource allocation, and performance managementnnExperience within defence, aerospace, vehicle integration, modular infrastructure, or other complex manufacturing environmentsnnExperience leading Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing projectsnnDemonstrated ability to lead by example in safety, quality, customer focus, and operational excellencennExperience driving continuous improvement and supporting a culture of operational excellencennProven ability to maintain high standards of communication, organisation, decision-making, and accountabilitynnnAdditional Local Needs:nnnOnsite role based in Merthyr Tydfil, South WalesnnSuccessful candidates will need to complete a BPSS checknnnBenefits in this role include:nnnOpportunity to lead multiple electrical production teams on complex, high-profile engineering projectsnnSignificant influence over operational performance, workforce capability and continuous improvement initiativesnnBroad cross-functional exposure through collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain and Project teamsnnClear pathway to develop senior leadership capability within a growing manufacturing and engineering environmentnnOpportunity to shape production processes, drive Lean Manufacturing improvements and contribute to strategic business objectivesnnnMarshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.nnnMLSIND3
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