Production Supervisor

Cast UK Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee operations at their client's facility in Oldham. The role entails leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess essential qualifications such as IOSH and ILM Level 3 certification, along with skills in leadership and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Responsable d'assurer la continuité des opérations avec une certification IOSH.
• Expérience en gestion d'équipe et amélioration continue souhaitée.
• Doit connaître les standards de qualité et de sécurité.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les opérations de production et gérer l'équipe de production.
• Planifier la production pour respecter les délais des clients.
• Assurer la conformité aux standards de santé, sécurité et qualité.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Education

IOSH certification

ILM Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Oldham

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Production Supervisor to join their team during an exciting period of transformation. You will oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. Managing a team of skilled production staff, you will work closely with senior management to optimize production flow, reduce waste, and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily stand-up meetings to address issues, capturing data to monitor performance against KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People.
• Plan and schedule production to meet client deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, including fire safety regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and maintain product excellence.
• Manage inventory, equipment maintenance, and procurement alongside supply chain teams.
• Prepare reports on production metrics for transparency and communication with leadership.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Adhere to safety regulations and organizational standards.
• Participate in hazard and risk assessments.
• Monitor visual management systems, report concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures.
• Apply continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Assign tasks and contribute to project delivery.
• Mentor team members to ensure accountability and best practices.
• Ensure timely and complete delivery of goods to customers.

Qualifications:

• IOSH certification (essential)
• ILM Level 3 or equivalent (essential)
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma (desirable)

Remuneration: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

About Cast UK:

Cast UK is a leading executive recruitment consultancy specializing in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Our team has sector-specific expertise, enabling us to place candidates from trainee levels to board executives. For more information, visit our website or contact us directly.