Production Supervisor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in the automotive manufacturing sector. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a group of operators, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will drive team performance and operational excellence, making a significant impact on production efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to safety and team development.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an Automotive Manufacturing background.
• Experience in a production supervisory environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15 to 25 operators and ensure performance meets targets.
• Drive improvement actions and ensure safety compliance.
• Conduct audits and manage training for team members.

Skills

Production Supervision

Management Systems

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Automotive Manufacturing

Job description

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About the Company - My client are a manufacturer of interiors for the automotive industry and are looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team on a 3-shift pattern.

About the Role - Responsibilities include:

• Line manager of 15 to 25 operators who work in the same time frame (shift)
• Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
• Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas…
• Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift.
• Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc.
• React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans.
• Replace GAP leader when necessary.
• Drive actions for improvement:
• Know team problems, seek feedback
• Define area for performance improvements
• Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead problem solving groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 6 Quality Basics.)
• Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation
• Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place.
• Audits once a week with each GAP Leader to the respect of standardized work
• Aims to devote 70% of his/her time to improvement actions.
• Assure daily management
• Permanent presence on the Shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines.
• Manage headcount: plan the day before, people allocation for the next day, plan also on a weekly basis.
• Coach GAP Leaders and team members in how to perform their role.
• Support and help to fix problems.
• Ensure discipline and rigor (work wear, break times, working hours…)
• Ensure the respect of safety instructions, policies and procedures.
• Development of the team
• Participate to selection and recruitment of staff.
• Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line.
• Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members.
• Manage annual performance interviews for all team members.

Qualifications - Must have experience in an Automotive Manufacturing background

Required Skills - Experience in production supervisory environment, Experience working with management systems, Experience managing a team of logistics operators, Live within a commutable distance to Litchfield, Happy to work shifts (including nights)

Pay range and compensation package - Competitive salary + shift allowance, Full benefits to be discussed

Equal Opportunity Statement - Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Manufacturing, and Administrative

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, and Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing

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