Washcoat Supervisor

Johnson Matthey (‘JM’) is a global leader in science that enables a cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, we improve the function, performance and safety of our customers’ products. Our science has a global impact in areas such as low emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today more than 14,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with our network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the world around us.

Our Clean Air sector excels in sustainable technology. We use our scientific know-how to create innovative products that play a crucial part in reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality, helping our customers meet legislative requirements globally. Governments and consumers are increasingly concerned about air quality, with regulations and legislation tightening. Our Clean Air sector helps meet these challenges, helping to effectively and efficiently reduce emissions from vehicles and other sources. As a supplier of one third of catalysts into the automotive industry globally, we are playing our part in creating a future for tomorrow.

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Directs the activities of a shift of washcoat production workers to ensure and improve safety, quality, delivery & cost targets on shift.

Your responsibilities:

Safety:
Drives shift’s adherence to EHS standards. Supports, coaches and involve team members in implementing EHS improvements; challenging unsafe behaviour.
Ensures the production team operates all relevant machinery, tools and equipment and undertakes standard production tasks safely and in accordance with instructions.
Quality:
Supervises washcoat production activities to ensure that batched washcoat meet or exceed all established quality, cost and delivery requirements, including product integrity and washcoat production order documentation ensuring safe operations are maintained.
Ensures compliance of teams to maintain defined quality standards and non-conformance is investigated and escalated as appropriate with lessons learnt implemented and shared across shifts.
Delivery:
Determines batching priorities based on established weekly schedules and makes daily assignments.
Manages the performance and output of the team and re-assigns activities to deliver set KPIs.
Plans, prioritises and manages washcoat area, and down times to minimise disruptions to washcoat schedules.
Cost:
(Co)develops, implements, optimizes and/or continuously improves work processes, techniques and systems.
Is responsible for accurate and effective inventory control.
People:
Directs all related personnel actions, including final selection, training, performance appraisal, discipline and safety.
Trains and develop team to effectively undertake their position responsibilities. Ensuring the right skills are available for future requirements and succession within the shift team.
Provides ongoing coaching to shift team.
Promotes, establishes and maintains collaborative approach and communication with all employees within the plant.
Leads by example and embodies the JM values.

Requirements for the role:

Vocational education, practical and relevant on-the-job training or a university education (with a technical/scientific focus) and over 3 year’s relevant experience
Good communication skills required to direct and motivate a team.
Requires a very good understanding of production, maintenance, quality and CI for relevant manufacturing areas they are responsible for.
Experience and knowledge of managing a large team across different shifts/areas desirable.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including Bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave; Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as help them focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters, sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact Rebecca.Balkiewicz@matthey.com

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