Foreman for the Composites Department

WORKPLACE

Employment is in Faaborg

THE COMPANY

Tuco Production ApS is a specialized production company based in Faaborg that develops and manufactures fast and advanced boats in composite materials. The customer segment includes workboats, offshore and defence.

The company primarily serves professional players in the maritime sector and manufactures lightweight and high-performing workboats and special vessels (ProZero). Production is characterized by high quality, precision and strong competencies within vacuum infusion and modern composite processes.

Tuco Production ApS is part of Tuco Marine Group and operates at the intersection of craftsmanship, technology and innovation. The culture is informal with short decision paths, where collaboration, responsibility and professional pride are central values. The company is growing and works purposefully to strengthen its position as a leading player in composite-based solutions for the maritime industry.

The company has its own design office and production and currently employs 41 staff across engineers, boat builders, technicians, administration, sales and production. Customers are located both on the Danish and international markets.

The GRP department has about 12 employees and is a central part of the company's ability to deliver high-quality solutions. For leadership of the GRP department we are seeking a shop floor supervisor who can support the positive growth journey the company is experiencing.

THE POSITION

The position as shop floor supervisor reports to Head of Production, Alexander List Feirup.

RESPONSIBILITIES

At Tuco Production, boats are built to high quality. Customers include the defence, police and emergency services.

As shop floor supervisor in the GRP department you are hands-on and close to the production. You are able to balance close technical sparring with the employees and an overview of the build projects. You ensure quality in all deliveries.

With responsibility for glass-fiber/carbon-fiber composites during vacuum infusion/molding, material understanding and curiosity about the physical processes are important. You may not be an expert in all areas, but you are eager to learn and motivating.

Your primary tasks include here

• You plan and coordinate the daily work in the department
• You actively work with quality assurance and continuous process optimization
• Management of resources, purchasing, man-hours and schedules on ongoing build projects
• Holding board meetings, construction meetings and project meetings
• Lead and develop a team of skilled production workers and apprentices
• Close collaboration with your daily manager, the design department and project managers

CANDIDATE

You are passionate about operations and being an active part of it – close to both employees and expertise. In a smaller organization close collaboration across is crucial, and you have that as a shop floor supervisor.

You will become part of a growing company, which demands an adaptable production. Here you will be a key person.

Your profile includes, among others

• Experience with fiberglass/carbon fiber composites in vacuum infusion/molding
• A relevant professional background – or potential and motivation to develop in the role
• Practical approach to tasks
• Ability and willingness to take responsibility and to lead a production
• Ambition and ability to plan, coordinate, listen and make decisions
• A welcoming attitude towards colleagues
• The company is closely connected to the maritime area, and it is advantageous to have experience from or an interest in the industry.

Ideally you can independently conduct technical and detailed discussions on composite use and production methods with customers, classification societies and approval authorities, as well as of course instruct employees.

EDUCATION

There are several pathways into the job. Ideally you have a relevant craft/trade background.

LANGUAGES

Danish in speaking and writing and English at a reasonable level.

IT

General IT knowledge, including the Office package.

RESIDENCE

The ideal candidate resides on Funen.

SALARY PACKAGE

A fixed attractive salary offered according to qualifications including a pension scheme. There is also a health insurance attached.