Production Supervisor

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join them on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

• The Production Supervisor will lead and co-ordinate activities on designated flow lines to ensure the company’s and departments business objectives in terms of cost, service, delivery, and safety.
• They will direct and co-ordinate activities of the operations flowlines to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• The Production Supervisor will ensure compliance to the organisations policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• They will support and co-ordinate investigations into customer complaints both internal and
• Lead and motivate team on designated flow lines to ensure delivery of KPI’s in safety, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure that flowline personnel are fully utilised at all times.
• Monitor and direct activities towards waste reduction in:
• Scrap and rework.
• Stock inventory (raw material and WIP).
• Assembly process times.
• Actively identify and participate in change initiatives to increase productivity.
• Facilitate and organise continuous improvement initiatives/programs within the department using modern manufacturing procedures (Cellular Manufacturing, Kanban, Genba Kanri, Process Analysis).
• Manage individuals’ performance, carry out OFM’s, identify development opportunities and implement the disciplinary procedure where necessary.
• Prompt investigation into quality, safety and productivity issues and implementation of corrective actions to prevent a re-occurrence.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the flowline(s).
• Communicate all issues (quality, people, safety, production) to Product Line Manager and support functions in a timely manner.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are implemented and adhered too.
• Maintain and update records (COPQ, OEE etc) as required and completion of weekly report.
• Maintenance of all visual management displays within the flowline(s).
• Comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• Ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.

About You

• Two years minimum related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled influencer to motivate direct reports in the attainment of departmental objectives.
• Capability to effectively communicate and record information in a practical manner i.e.: setting meeting agendas, recording actions, and summarising data for management as required.
• PC literate and familiar with Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Capable of learning other software packages as required.
• Ability to adapt communication style effectively and concisely to suit audience.
• Demonstrated strong network building capability to ensure appropriate support received from interfacing business functions.

The Rewards and The benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover, and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym membership discounts - up to 25%.
• Charity Giving scheme.