Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
Job Title – Battery Team Leader
Lead end to end battery production in partnership with BAE Systems Group Entities. To drive efficiency and innovation in the battery build process, optimising resource allocation and production schedules. Oversee regulatory compliance, health, and safety standards adherence.
Inspire and mentor the team to achieve and exceed on contractual targets. Be agile and focused in guiding the team to complete build schedules by creating a happy and motivating environment.
Provide guidance on new ideas and push the department forwards in operational thinking and resource management.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the
Working Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire (OX5 1GL)
Training Location: Maidenhead, travel expenses will be paid
Tasks and Accountabilities
As part of this role you will be responsible for undertaking activities such as: –
- Manage and lead a team of battery technicians.
- Oversee, lead, set the example for and demand completion of production in line with contractual deliveries.
- Provide clear and concise instructions to the department.
- Prioritise tasks to manufacture and deliver batteries on time.
- Train and motivate new staff and participate in assessing staff performance.
- Constantly look for ways to improve efficiencies in production.
- Share the workload and make sure the tasks are continuously rotating to keep staff motivated.
- Know staff strengths and allocate responsibilities accordingly.
- Conduct daily team briefs to update team members on responsibilities, practices and expectations.
- Ensure that Health and Safety policy and procedures are always followed, to avoid accidents, considering the risks in the battery production.
- Plan for future production necessities, pre-empting stock availability issues, so as not to affect the timing of the order.
- Evaluate changes in battery manufacturing processes as necessary and ensure that the build documentation and staff training is completed.
- Staff performance coaching on a monthly catch up and yearly appraisal basis.
- Own and manage recruitment into the Battery Team.
Required Skills
Essential Skills and Experiences:
- Battery production / technical knowledge
- Health and Safety – battery risk management, fire safety.
- Electrical mechanics qualification
Desirable:
- Certificate in ‘Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-Ion Batteries’
- Team leadership experience
- Technical skills
- Employee Training experience
- Time management
- Results and detail oriented/ analytical skills
- Process Improvement
- Inventory keeping skills
- Motivational skills
- Holistic view of the business.
- Fire Warden Training
Principal Terms and Conditions
- Post – Permanent or Fixed-term Contract
- Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
- Pension – 10% contribution from the company included.
- Leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
- Location – Kidlington OX5 1LH
- Start – ASAP.
- Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme
Selection Process
- Clarifications please contact jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
- CV and covering letters (specifying which post(s) are of interest) to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk
- Interviews are either at Kidlington Or Maidenhead ASAP.
