Test Supervisor
hace 16 días
Southampton
This is a full-time daytime-only position based at Fibercore House, Southampton, SO16 7QQ. As Test Supervisor, you will take day-to-day operational responsibility for the Test team, working closely with the Production Manager to ensure resources are effectively deployed to meet priorities and maintain throughput. You will be expected to: • Use the Test Dashboard to coordinate activities and deploy resources according to operational needs., • Take ownership of test workload and throughput, using a proactive, problem-solving approach to identify and drive solutions to issues that could affect the flow of work., • Act as the first point of contact when test priorities, requirements or actions are unclear, seeking Engineering support where required., • Supervise and support the Test team, balancing workloads and contributing directly to testing when required., • Ensure effective handover and communication between day and night shifts, including priorities, outstanding work and issues., • Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing, demonstrating the initiative, judgement and operational accountability expected of the Test Supervisor., • Take responsibility for health and safety, and quality within the test area. You will also spend a significant proportion of your working day carrying out the duties of a Test Technician alongside your supervisory responsibilities. You will be expected to: • Operate proof test machines, including length checking and fibre scrapping operations., • Perform a range of geometric and optical measurements on optical fibre products, following standard work instructions and using precision test equipment and bespoke software., • Accurately record test results in the required spreadsheets and in-house databases. Monitor measurement results and trends, identifying and escalating irregularities to • Engineering where required., • Perform basic maintenance and routine checks on test equipment, helping to maintain reliable and accurate operation., • Maintain and develop your technical skills to support measurement accuracy, consistency and test capability., • Experienced at operating all measurement equipment., • A high degree of dexterity., • A strong attention to detail and accuracy., • Agile and adaptable, able to switch focus quickly., • A fast learner, with an interest in the study of measurement., • Confident and competent with the use of standard IT equipment and software., • Have positive teamworking skills and a strong work ethic to ensure smooth department communication and cohesion., • Ability to identify positive changes and a proactive approach to instigating them, • Minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and a Science subject., • Practical experience using test and measurement equipment within a manufacturing or technical environment., • Ability to follow and interpret technical procedures, work instructions and test requirements accurately., • Able to demonstrate a proactive and solution-focused approach, with the confidence to make day-to-day decisions and seek support when required., • Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities and work effectively with others. #J-18808-Ljbffr