Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Production Supervisor to lead their team in maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring production schedules are met. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for motivating staff, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and promoting health and safety compliance. If you have a background in manufacturing and a passion for team leadership, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a Supervisor or Team Leader position.
• Background in a manufacturing environment with production scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and maintain product quality.
• Oversee daily operations and manage team performance to meet production targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Health and Safety Compliance

Production Scheduling

Motivation Skills

ERP/MRP Systems

Education

Management Qualification

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join their team. This role involves leading production staff to ensure customer schedules are met and maintaining high-quality standards. The position also includes promoting health and safety practices and identifying areas for improvement through lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure full compliance with statutory and company health and safety policies.
2. Organise and prioritise team workloads based on the production schedule, ensuring all deadlines are achieved.
3. Oversee daily operations of the department, acting as the first point of contact for operational matters.
4. Provide daily updates to the Site Manager and colleagues during morning briefings (WAR), covering output, quality, and health and safety.
5. Maintain high product quality standards.
6. Manage team performance, including monitoring absence and handling performance issues.
7. Motivate the team to meet targets and ensure ongoing training to support a multi-skilled workforce.
8. Maintain good housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
9. Ensure timely issuing of materials to operators, and report material shortages or stock issues to the planning department.
10. Conduct learning and development sessions to continually improve team knowledge and skills.

Experience and Skills

1. Recent experience in a Supervisor or Team Leader position.
2. Background in a manufacturing environment, with experience analysing production schedules.
3. Ability to work to strict production deadlines.
4. Confident in managing and motivating teams.
5. Experience implementing lean manufacturing practices.
6. Familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
7. A recognised management or supervisory qualification is desirable.

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience and ability to meet key requirements.

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