Production Supervisor – JS237

An opportunity exists for a Production Supervisor, reporting to the Production Manager.

The primary objective of this position is to:

Assisting and supervising specified Production personnel, in the production and despatch of a range of products, in accordance with customer specifications and orders received. (On Time In Full)

Key responsibilities and duties are to:

• Assisting and supervising specified Production personnel, in the production and despatch of a range of products, in accordance with customer specifications and orders received. (On Time In Full)
• Supervise the timely production and despatch of the whole range of products produced in accordance with required customer specifications and orders received. (Production value at right pace and right amount)
• Assist in maintaining a buffer stock of popular sizes and colours etc. of certain product lines in accordance with agreed levels and help oversee adjustments to levels as required. (Maintain safety stocks in place to provided excellent service)
• Assist and supervise specified Production personnel to ensure that the agreed standards of productivity and quality are maintained. Where necessary implement corrective action or training/development plans, referring to Manager if required.
• Allocate personnel and organise their breaks and shift cover as necessary ensuring adequate resources are deployed to enable customer orders to be met in a timely manner. Labour plan and allocation on weekly basis) 
• Report production machinery/tooling problems to the Engineering department in a timely manner and any other issues at morning meetings. 
• Ensure Health and Safety requirements are adhered to at all times, especially in the operation of machinery where safe working practises MUST BE OBSERVED and keep work area clean and tidy and free from potential hazards.
• Be flexible in approach and prepared to work extended hours where necessary in order to get the job done and provide cover in all production areas as required.
• Oversee the discipline within the manufacturing area, in conjunction with various team leaders in their applicable areas, together with control of personnel issues such as resourcing, training and development, appraisals, absence, disciplinary, health and safety etc.
• Observe the Company Quality and Environmental standards, procedures and guidelines are followed in all areas of production activity, together with monitoring quality and consistency of output on an on-going basis. Help maintain the highest standards of quality within production procedures, in order to ensure continued customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Organise housekeeping and factory and car park maintenance to ensure our premises are kept to the required standard. (5S Audits)
• Carry out regular stock takes to ensure the correct levels of materials/parts are being held in stock, ordering replacement materials/parts as necessary.
• Assist in the organisation and overseeing of production work procedures and production analysis, making recommendations for change where necessary, to enhance the performance of the department.
• To ensure that all site personnel have been suitable trained to complete the works required and that all risks and method of work have been communicated and Risk Assessment and Method Statement documents are understood and signed off by operatives.
• Ensuring that all risk assessments are up to date, and that they are completed on time and any relevant actions are completed.
• Participate in lean exercises to support continuous improvement events within department to determine and eliminate waste.
• Provide effective support to the Sales teams, Marketing, Product Management and any other key functions applicable within the business unit and other group companies as required.
• Participate in specific projects and improvement activities as required and directed by Management
• Understand, proactively embrace and positively act in accordance with our core values and beliefs; empowerment, innovation and integrity and consistently demonstrate the associated behaviours.
• Understand, proactively embrace and positively act in accordance with our code of conduct.
• Ensure completion of all relevant compliance training and procedures.
• Assist with on-boarding of new staff into the business by helping with Training and providing information and assistance.
• Help and assist other team members, even outside of own individual tasks.
• Take pro-active responsibility for the improvement of KPI’s by providing data to Management and actions plans for improvement.
• To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with group and local EHS procedures.
• And any other duties required to assist in supporting the achievement of Company objectives

 The ideal candidate will have:

• Have proven experience in a Supervisor role
• Have proven experience working within the manufacturing sector
• Possess good manual dexterity.
• Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Possess a good eye for detail and be able to spot defects and faults.
• Be able to co-operate and work well in a team.