Production Supervisor

MTrec Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Peterlee. The role involves leading a team, managing daily production activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in an automotive engineering environment and a relevant degree. The company offers competitive pay, 26 days of holiday, career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Death in service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Full UK driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Manager in achieving objectives.
• Lead production operatives effectively.
• Manage day-to-day operations and team development.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing techniques

Relationship management

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Relevant degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

MTrec's new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are now looking to recruit a Production Supervisor on a permanent basis.

The Job you'll do

• Supporting the Production Manager to achieve defined objectives for your specific area.
• Leading a team of production operatives in an efficient and positive working environment.
• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of people and developing them into a cohesive team to ensure that defined objectives and output targets are met.
• Achieving customer requirements whilst ensuring compliance with operating and health & safety procedures.
• Assuring the key performance measures are met.
• Promoting and supporting continuous improvement processes.
• Carry out a suitable shift handover to the next shift.
• Supervise employees and manage production activities.
• Drive performance of team members giving direction and feedback to aid good performance.
• Ensure adherence to established quality guidelines and safety requirements.
• Determine manufacturing priorities based on production schedules.
• Utilise lean manufacturing techniques to strive to exceed targets.
• Ensure optimum machine/equipment utilisation.
• Determine working instructions, rules and guidelines for production processes.

About You

• Must have had industry experience working within an automotive engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience of man management having held a similar role for a minimum of 3 years.
• Will ideally have a relevant degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Will have knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Build, cultivate and maintain strong internal/external relationships.
• Have a full UK drivers licence.

The Rewards and the Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career development opportunities.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A supportive and friendly team culture.