Production Supervisor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive interiors is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated team on a 3-shift pattern. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will be responsible for managing a team of operators, coaching them in their roles, and fostering a culture of safety and performance excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for enhancing team performance, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the automotive sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Shift Allowance

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing and production supervision is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 15 to 25 operators, ensuring performance meets QCD indicators.
• Drive improvement actions and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Automotive Manufacturing Experience

Production Supervision

Team Management

Problem Solving

Performance Improvement

Tools

Management Systems

Job description

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

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 respect 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 in the 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.

Job Requirements:

• Must have experience in an Automotive Manufacturing background
• 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)

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary + shift allowance
• Full benefits to be discussed

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.