Production Supervisor

Proactive Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to ensure efficient operational processes through team leadership in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing production schedules, quality control, and safety compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Life insurance 3x salary

Private Health Insurance

23 days holiday, increasing with service

Lunch provided for all employees

Free onsite parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Solid manufacturing or warehouse background.
• Proven experience of leading a team.
• Ability to work independently under the Operations Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the production team to meet due dates.
• Apply LEAN manufacturing principles for process improvements.
• Ensure quality control and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Motivation

LEAN Principles

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Director you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing operational processes through the warehouse/factory team ensuring the factory is working efficiently and smoothly at all times. This position requires the ability to lead the team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all goods are manufactured or picked and packed and then shipped accurately and on time.

You will have a solid manufacturing or warehouse background and the proven experience of leading a team and setting and maintaining high standards to work as part of the operational leadership team to identify and share ideas, improving operational performance through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• As an inspirational leader you will oversee and manage the production team to ensure due dates are met.
• Apply LEAN manufacturing principles, utilising these principles as a powerful tool for driving process improvements.
• Oversee quality control to ensure all goods are being made accurately and help investigate non-conformances.
• Launch or support Kaizen events to tackle production issues using your problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Maintain a strong 5S standard, supporting the team to improve their areas.
• Ensure orders are produced and dispatched by the set dispatch dates.
• Ensure an accurate stock take is carried out on the last day of every month recording all the stock items.
• Share responsibility for the team including return to work meetings, team morale, taking an active part in reviews and appraisals meetings.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure that all employees adhere to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure that Health and Safety standards and Quality standards are maintained.
• Ability to work independently under the Operations Director and as a key part of the production team.
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday (hours 41.5 per week)
• Life insurance 3x salary Private Health Insurance 23 days holiday (with an additional 1 day per full year employed increasing up to additional 5 days) plus Bank Holidays
• Lunch provided for all employees/breakfast items supplied.
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month
• Discretionary bonus scheme (after probationary period)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.