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Manufacturing Supervisor – Value Stream Lead

Redditch
4 weeks ago
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The future is what we make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Honeywell Hymatic is currently recruiting to fill a new and exciting opportunity within a Defense and Space operations at Redditch.

This Manufacturing Supervisor (VSL) offers a broad scope to oversee a low volume complex manufacturing product line from end to end.

Our products are used in high performance sensing & detector systems in the demanding and often harsh environments of defence and space applications.

This position will be working at Honeywell Hymatic in Redditch, who celebrated 88 years of trading in 2025.

Our normal working hours (total 37 hours per week) are:
Mon to Thu 8 till 17.00 (45 minute Lunch break)
Fri 8 till 12.00

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

  • Meet production targets and maintain high standards of quality and safety

  • Lead and develop a team of production operators

  • Oversee employee development

  • Oversee and manage the production operations within the small team, ensuring smooth and efficient processes

  • Optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

  • Maintain supply of direct and indirect parts, working with our established supply chain, giving an opportunity to develop purchasing skills.

  • Oversee and conduct regular inventory audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records.

    Qualifications for Internal Candidates

  • Supervisory experience in a Production/Manufacturing environment

  • Ability to motivate and lead by example.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence others.

  • Scheduling and time management skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills

  • Flexibility & Team player attributes, willing to adapt to daily challenges & demands within a small team environment.

  • Basic understanding in lean manufacturing. But not essential as training is available.

  • Awareness of scheduling and planning preferably using ERP/SAP.

    We offer

  • A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation

  • Market specific training and on-going personal development

    If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

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