Production Supervisor

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Sandford Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized manufacturing company in Sandford Hill is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor. The role involves ensuring health and safety compliance, overseeing a team of 24, and managing production processes. Candidates should have experience in industrial manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a salary up to £30,000 per annum with working hours from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 6:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in maintaining health and safety standards.
• Strong leader with excellent people skills to supervise a varied team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all employees use safe working practices at all times.
• Develop, implement & maintain production KPIs with the team.
• Manage department schedule and production plan.

Skills

Health and safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

3 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics

Level 3 or above Supervisory qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established specialist manufacturing business. As the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of all production processes, maintaining health and safety compliance, and the effective leadership and development of the team.

Job Description

As Production Supervisor, you will report to the Production Manager and will assist in the leadership of a production team of 24. Duties for the Production Supervisor will include:

• Ensure all employees use safe working practices at all times
• Work with the manager to assess and maintain all scheduled H&S activities
• Implement H&S improvements as appropriate
• Identify and report all H&S issues in a timely manner
• The Production Supervisor will increase and promote awareness of H&S within the department
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
• Ensure all new starters are fully inducted and trained for the required tasks
• Ensure all operatives are following the appropriate SSOW
• Deliver regular Toolbox talks to teams
• Ensure required quality standards are maintained
• Ensure all quality checks are carried out and recorded correctly
• Develop, implement & maintain production KPI's with the team
• Regularly review production performance with team members
• Seek and implement best practices for production processes
• Manage department schedule and production plan
• Effectively manage manning levels to achieve the required output
• Collate and report department performance
• Understand the changing needs of staff
• Identify appropriate development and training for direct reports
• Report all maintenance issues in a timely manner
• Liaising with staff in other departments as required
• Attending meetings as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role within industrial manufacturing
• Experience in maintaining health and safety standards
• A strong leader and excellent people skills to supervise a team of 24 within the production team, including welders/FLT drivers
• Adaptable and capable of supervising a varied team from apprentice level to more experienced staff
• Resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with ERP software is desirable
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics
• Level 3 or above Supervisory qualification desirable but not essential

Hours

6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am - 1:30 pm Friday (39 hours per week)

Salary

Up to £30,000 Per Annum

Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.