Production Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Glossop; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring safety, meeting production targets, and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll implement effective training and safety initiatives while managing resources efficiently. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role.
• ILM qualification and IOSH certification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production area ensuring safety and performance targets are met.
• Implement training and CI activities to enhance team efficiency.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

People Management

Safety Management

Organizational Skills

Education

ILM Qualification

IOSH Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for a Production Supervisor to work for our client based in Glossop, who are a market leader in the manufacturing sector.

1. Purpose of the role

To supervise the designated area of responsibility, including operational and people responsibility for specific assets, to achieve the overall business targets.

2. Scope of the role

Supervisory responsibility for specific assets within the designated area of production (Underlay). The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager. Reporting to the job holder are: Production Operatives.

3. Main accountabilities and responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of all the employees operating within the specific area and implementing safety initiatives to improve safety performance. Ensure all equipment is operated safely and housekeeping standards are maintained. (Safety)
• Ensure through supervision of the team and equipment the delivery of production targets at the right cost and quality. (Performance)
• Be a role model on safety and implement effective methods to improve safety performance in line with the business needs. (Personal Impact)
• Ensure a robust training matrix is in place for area of responsibility ensuring key skills are adequately covered and trained and signed off against the right standard. (People)
• Implement CI activities based on the priorities. (CI)
• Build effective working relationships with team and colleagues to promote an open working environment and to motivate the team. (People Engagement)
• Maintain the assets within the area, agreeing planned maintenance and engineering to keep area assets at optimum efficiency. (Performance)
• Manage the area staffing levels to meet requirements. (People)
• Manage supply of materials. (Performance)
• Carry out H&S briefings for the team. (Safety)
• Ensure asset boards are up to date with Cleaning Sheets, WI, E-stop information and Risk Assessments. (Performance, CI)
• Ensure stock take is completed and maintained. (Performance)
• Ensure all production information is maintained including risk assessments, lockout/tagout, work instructions and safe systems of work. (Performance)
• Undertake other tasks in line with the business needs.

4. Experience and background requirements

3 - 5 years proven experience in a similar role, ILM qualification, previous experience in a similar industry.

5. Technical / specialized knowledge

Functional knowledge: ILM Qualification (desirable), IOSH (desirable), 3 - 5 years proven experience (essential).

Problem solving: Pragmatic and resilient problem solver, calm under pressure. Flexible approach to meeting the business needs, people focused, can-do attitude, CI mentality and results-driven. (essential)

Nature and area of impact: The ability to plan, organise and manage people and implement changes as directed by the PM. Experience of managing safely in own area of responsibility. (essential)

Communication skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate well with own team and colleagues. Must possess good I.T skills (Outlook, Word, Excel). (essential). Must have used SAP (desirable).

The working hours for this role will be Monday - Friday on a rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm shift, with a need for flexibility in working extended hours due to the demand as and when the company requires.

The pay rate will be £16.30 per hour - this equates to £33,904 per annum.

This role is temporary to permanent after 13 weeks.

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer.