Production Supervisor

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We are part of Hitachi Astemo, focusing on world-leading advanced mobility solutions within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. We contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy our customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems. Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective. Own the Future and become a part of the team by joining our organization in Bolton as a Production Supervisor.

We are looking for someone to lead and inspire the Production Teams to achieve build volume expectations while ensuring 100% quality and accuracy. To champion a continuous improvement culture within the team, focusing on short-term projects, as well as driving and implementing longer-term improvement strategies.

Scope of Job

1. Monitor operations, processes, equipment, and tooling; take action to eliminate/prevent abnormal conditions and issues; ensure targets are achieved.
2. Coordinate and arrange production resources to meet required schedules and tasks.
3. Maintain and develop a teamwork environment that promotes and utilizes team-driven continuous improvement activities.
4. Identify, support, and drive short-term process and equipment improvements. Assist in planning and implementing longer-term process and equipment enhancements.
5. Provide direction and motivation to Production teams. Lead by example. Ensure robust development and training plans are in place and supported.

Knowledge & Skills

Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in a Line Management role within a high-tech, high-volume manufacturing environment (ideally automotive), with experience managing or coordinating production support staff.

Qualifications and Previous Experience

• Degree calibre – ideally HND in Production.
• Engineering and NEBS or other managerial qualifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Benefits:

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Yearly Bonus Scheme
• Flexible Holidays
• 25 days holiday with additional days based on length of service

Why Hitachi Astemo?

At Hitachi Astemo, we respect each other, work creatively to accomplish our mission, and never pass the buck. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion are valued to build an inclusive work environment and leverage diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe this will enable us to drive great innovations, create new values for people, vehicles, and society, and become a global leader in everything we do.

Interested? We would like to hear from you. Apply online via our career site — we look forward to receiving your application!