ULD Maintenance Supervisor

Description:

The Station Supervisor is responsible for supervising workshop operations and ensuring production targets are met in compliance with company certifications, customer requirements, and health & safety regulations.

This role plays a key part in maintaining operational efficiency, workforce management, and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities and Mapped Competencies:

Operational Oversight and Compliance:

Ensures Accountability, Drives Results

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with EASA, CAA regulations and customer requirements.
• Plan and coordinate production workflow and manpower needs with the Station/Area Manager.
• Assign qualified repair technicians to tasks, ensuring efficient and productive operations.
• Ensure all work orders and time sheets are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels following company inventory control procedures.

Workforce Management and Training:

Courage, Customer Focus, Develop Talent

• Facilitate and oversee training and recurrent training in compliance with EASA, CAA regulations, manufacturer’s technical data, and company requirements.
• Ensure all employees are adequately trained and competent in their roles within the workshop.
• Maintain compliance with MOE training records for all repair station personnel.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members to improve skills and enhance productivity.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

Customer Focus, Collaborate

• Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Communicate with customers and regulatory agencies during audits or station visits.
• Assist the Station/Area Manager in responding to audit reports and implementing corrective and preventative actions.

Safety and Quality Assurance:

Drives Results, Ensures Accountability

• Ensure system security of the EASA, CAA approved electronic record keeping system in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment that meets all health & safety standards.
• Maintain aviation components when required, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Assist in loading/unloading vehicles as necessary.
• Enforce company policies, procedures and best practices to maintain high-quality operational standards.

Our Values in Action:

• Be Humble and Curious: Continuously seek opportunities to improve workshop operations and team efficiency.
• Inspire, Empower, and Prosper: Foster a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Team up to be Better: Collaborate with teams to enhance production workflows and customer satisfaction.
• Be Passionate about our Customers: Ensure that maintenance and repair services meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Be Eager to Win: Identify innovative solutions to improve efficiency and operational excellence.
• Take Ownership and Get Stuff Done: Ensure the timely execution of maintenance and repair activities.
• Build a Better Future: Drive sustainable processes that contribute to Unilode’s long-term success.

The Small Print:

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. The Station Supervisor must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence in a dynamic aviation environment.

This is an overview of the role’s scope and its alignment with Unilode’s competencies and values. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but serves as a guide to the key expectations and contributions of the position. Flexibility may be required to adapt to business needs.

Requirements:

Skills and Experience Required:

• Practical experience in a sheet metal or aviation workshop.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in inventory management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-activity environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and aviation regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate training sessions and lead teams effectively.
• Physical ability to lift, pull, and push in excess of 65 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical publications and drawings.