Job Description

Job Purpose:

To lead and motivate a production team during the day shift, ensuring all manufacturing activities are effectively organised and executed, primarily with the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) area. This role also supports through-hole technology processes, with a strong focus on maintaining operational efficiency, adherence to procedures, and driving quality output.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire the SMT production team to consistently meet performance, efficiency, and quality targets

Ensure the team delivers right -first-time assemblies through both SMT flow and selective soldering processes

Maintain product quality in line with IPC 610 standards to the required class.

Prepare and manage process control documentation, including routine maintenance records.

Monitor and align team output with department production targets using the scheduling system

Accurately complete required documentation and maintain records In line with Quality Management System (QMS)

Ensure Compliance with all manufacturing processes and associated procedures

Promote and maintain the highest standard of workmanship while identifying and eliminating waste

Champion continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools and techniques

Support the development of team members through performance reviews and tailored personal development plans.

Person Specification:

Sound knowledge of SMT and through-hole assembly processes, including component verification and value identification.

Strong understanding of SMT and THT manufacturing techniques

Experience with Mydata and pick-and-place machines

Proficient IT skills, particularly Excel, for data analysis and tracking

Proven experience in a fast-paced, high- pressure manufacturing environment, ideally within a high- mix, low volume setting

Effective communicator, confident in engaging with staff across all levels

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and attention to detail

Results- driven, with the ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively

Well organised and capable of managing personal and team workloads independently

Confident in decision making and taking ownership of outcomes

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and Theory of Constraints

Adaptive leadership style, with the ability to motivate and get the best from diverse team members

3+ years in Surface Mount Technology production, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

At Axis we expect every employee to commit to our Teamship Rules:

Caring: for each other, our customers, our suppliers and all other stakeholders

Hardworking: with diligence, creativity, and by going the extra mile

Integrity: through honesty with oneself and with others

Positivity: a can-do attitude

Synergy: a united front as team Axis

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Leadership: 2 years (required) Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person