Production Shift Leader Sutton in Ashfield

Bellway plc; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder is seeking a Production Shift Leader for their new facility in Sutton-in-Ashfield. The role involves managing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team effectively in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production supervision within a high-volume environment.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing tasks and ensure quality requirements.
• Oversee team performance and promote improvement initiatives.
• Monitor Environmental and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

EHS compliance

Job description

Bellway is a FTSE 250 five-star house builder, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 75 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.

As the next step of long term growth and to support our sustainability priorities, Bellway shall be opening a new, highly automated, Timber Frame Manufacturing facility located in Sutton in Ashfield.

This new Division, Bellway Home Space, shall become operational later this year and there is an exciting opportunity to join the initial team at our new state of the art facility. We are currently looking to recruit a a Production Shift Leader to join the team.

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust.

In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.

The Role

We are seeking a Production Shift Leader to manage the day-to-day tasks of manufacturing products to meet customer time / quality requirements and achieve business objectives.

The factory will operate a 3-shift, 5-day-a-week manufacturing plan, with the Shift Manager overseeing both direct and indirect staff. This role also includes responsibility for monitoring Environmental and Health and Safety systems.

Principal accountabilities of the Production Team Leader’s role include:

Manufacturing

• Continuously monitor the performance levels of all team members reporting to this position
• Promote and support ongoing improvement initiatives in alignment with company objectives
• Regularly assess manufacturing methods and techniques, recommending changes as needed to optimise throughout
• Maintain headcount in accordance with labour cost targets
• Effectively utilise labour, materials, equipment, and resources to ensure production meets labour cost objectives
• Enforce agreed-upon Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities, including daily machine checks and plant shutdowns
• Support planned installations or engineering modifications to improve processes
• Provide ongoing feedback to the engineering team to focus efforts on process improvement

Systems / Standards

• Regularly monitor and audit quality, health, safety, and personnel standards to ensure best practices are implemented and maintained
• Continuously drive improvement and reduce production costs through effective workforce, plant, and equipment management
• Plan and implement corrective actions when issues related to quality, cost, or delivery arise, and document them to ensure traceability
• Continuously measure and assess production methods and techniques, recommending and implementing improvements where appropriate
• Develop processes and controls to maintain accreditation for agreed external standards

Communication

• Participate in daily meetings to share knowledge, provide expertise, and promptly act on decisions made
• Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to illustrate current performance and develop action plans for improvement or adjustment
• Maintain open communication and share feedback with other departments as needed

Management

• Identify and implement training and development initiatives in line with the Performance Development Review (PDR) process
• Set training targets and analyse needs based on company objectives, evaluating both on-the-job and external training programs
• Monitor absenteeism and manage performance-related disciplinary actions when necessary
• Act responsibly and safely to minimise any risk of injury or ill health to yourself or others
• Follow specific Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities outlined in the EHS Manual as part of your role

Measurables

• Line rate through 4Q including downtime and rework
• Manning levels in line with headcount plans
• Labour costs aligned with targets
• Production quality at both factory and site levels
• Housekeeping and EHS audits
• Waste level monitored and minimised

This list is not exhaustive. The role may require additional duties as reasonably expected.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Must have proven experience in production supervision or management within a high-volume environment

Skills and Aptitude

• Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong team player with the determination to lead change
• An ability to perform well under pressure
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to quality standards and EHS requirements
• Effective communication and listening skills

The Role and Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and working hours to meet business needs
• Plant-based role with occasional travel to sites for quality checks and training purposes

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.