COMPANY OVERVIEW

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.
Our passion? Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation. Our way of life? Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.
Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together.
Our Barnstaple facility is located in North Devon. Founded in 1948, the site now employs approximately 160 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.
Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club and a group wide focus on ‘Build Expertise’ in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects, developing our current employees and encouraging others to join our industry.

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits including:

• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Medical Cover
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Free Parking

DESIREABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a related manufacturing environment
• Experienced in Aerospace industry or similar industry.
• Proven track record in effective operational team management.
• An understanding of target and budget setting and the development of plans to achieve.
• A clear understanding of how a manufacturing process should be configured to ensure stable and effective outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to implement lean improvements in a structured way to continually improve the manufacturing performance.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify and implement new technologies to add value to the existing processes.
• Manage and control costs in line with budgets.
• Degree/ HND or equivalent or Demonstratable experience in a similar role
• IOSH managing safely trained.
• Lean practitioner to include (VSM, 6’s, problem solving, visual management, TPM)
• Leadership trained or training towards in people management
• Microsoft office literate

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a culture of continuous improvement of health and safety performance and zero harm through identifying and managing all site and people hazards
• Communicate the site Health, Safety & Environmental Policy (or policies).
• Demonstrate safe working processes and behaviours. Ensure these are being followed by all employees and contractors in their place of work
• Manage the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily/ weekly/ monthly production plan.
• Work in conjunction with Planning to produce capacity and labour plans.
• Ensure that the manufacturing processes are operated by appropriately trained people in line with the manufacturing work instructions. Working in conjunction with the team leaders.
• As part of the operational team responsible for Performance, maintenance & Display of operational KPIs working with the manufacturing teams by way of Tier 1 meetings to improve area performance with respect to Quality Cost & Delivery
• Lead the manufacturing team in the achievement of the operational KPIs and budgeted efficiency improvements
• Lead and champion the continuous improvement/ lean activities in line with quality clinics line or tooling improvements
• Participate in the project management process for NPI and provide resources as required.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to by leading by example (role Modelling), Coaching/Mentoring and managing Informally/Formally where appropriate
• As a PM you hold the accountability for ensuring product quality & delivery (OTTP) and shall have the authority to stop production to correct such issues e.g quality standard, efficiency or utilization drops, to protect the business and customer.
• Interact with both internal & External customers and key stake holders at all levels as required.
• Responsible for running effective Tier 2 meetings to maintain key deliverables for the business & Tier 3 Coverage for IOM when out of the business