Operations Supervisor - Electroplating & Peening

Operations Supervisor – Plating & Peening Role Overview * Lead and deliver daily Plating and Peening operations, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient surface treatment of landing gear components * Accountable for throughput, production schedule achievement and on‑time delivery * Own training, quality, safety, compliance and continuous improvement in line with Part 145 and QEHS requirements Key Responsibilities * Plan, organise and control operations to meet safety, quality, cost and delivery targets * Optimise schedules, capacity and flow to maximise efficiency and throughput * Identify risks, constraints and bottlenecks, implementing effective recovery plans * Lead daily tier meetings, handovers, visual management and weekly production reviews * Manage labour efficiency using ERP data, labour bookings and performance dashboards * Ensure correct use, calibration and maintenance of all plating and peening equipment * Maintain excellent housekeeping and environmental control standards * Identify, justify and support capital and plant investment requirements People & Culture * Recruit, onboard, train and performance‑manage operational teams * Maintain skills matrices, training records and succession plans * Lead teams positively through change and continuous improvement activities * Role‑model AEM behaviours and build strong cross‑functional relationships Safety, Quality & Compliance * Champion lean, 5S, GEMBA and Kaizen activities * Proactively manage hazards, unsafe acts and operational risk * Lead plating‑specific risk assessments and toolbox talks * Ensure full compliance with Part 145, SMS, Quality and QEHS standards * Investigate non‑conformances and drive effective corrective and preventative actions Skills, Experience & Attributes * Engineering or aerospace manufacturing leadership experience * Working knowledge of electroplating processes (Chrome, Nickel, Silver, Cadmium) * Strong lean capability and high digital competence (M365, ERP, Power BI, AI tools) * Results‑driven, detail‑focused, confident communicator able to perform under pressure