Job Description
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
RBA Production Supervisor (Database Management)
Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)
Package: Starting from £40,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)
Working pattern: Monday – Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.
Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience.
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
The RBA Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations and database management of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, experience with database management and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment.
If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you.
Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities
Production Management
• Plan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.
Database Management
• Maintenance schedules
• Equipment Database Management & Consumables control
Continuous Improvement
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
Team Supervision
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.
Quality Assurance
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions.
Health and Safety
• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
Resource Management
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment.
Reporting and Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency.
• Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.
Who are we looking for?
We Do Need You To Have The Following
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with Database management is essential
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
• Good understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it’s essential that you are flexible on working hours.
Next Steps
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important Things You Need To Know
• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
RBA Production Supervisor (Database Management)
Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)
Package: Starting from £40,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)
Working pattern: Monday – Thursday (core hours) with opportunity to increase earnings through shifts and overtime, which will include occasional weekend working and shifts over 7-days.
Please note, it is preferable that candidates have a recognised craft apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical) but we will also accept applications from candidates with an HND or a degree in an engineering type discipline plus relevant demonstrable experience.
Ready to play your part?
At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
The RBA Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations and database management of the production floor to ensure that manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role involves managing a team of production staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and achieving production targets within set deadlines.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and lead a team to meet performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for process improvement, experience with database management and the ability to thrive in a unionised environment.
If you enjoy being focused on outputs and delivery, understand quality, safety, compliance, working to key performance indicators, then this role will be a great match for you.
Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities
Production Management
• Plan, organise, and oversee production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to optimise efficiency.
Database Management
• Maintenance schedules
• Equipment Database Management & Consumables control
Continuous Improvement
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices.
Team Supervision
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on skills and workload.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and address concerns.
Quality Assurance
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to implement corrective actions.
Health and Safety
• Enforce compliance with health and safety regulations on the production floor.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
Resource Management
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Minimise waste and optimise the use of materials and equipment.
Reporting and Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and efficiency.
• Document and report any incidents, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.
Who are we looking for?
We Do Need You To Have The Following
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with Database management is essential
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
• Good understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.
Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
• Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
• Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it’s essential that you are flexible on working hours.
Next Steps
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important Things You Need To Know
• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The RBA Production Supervisor (Database Management) position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Glasgow offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.