Production Supervisor

Uniting Holding; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics company in Southampton is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee Team Leaders and Production Operators. The role involves planning production resources, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in a production environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits including a newly built workshop.

Benefits

Uniform

Staff car parking

Tyre purchase scheme

Tool purchase scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising production teams.
• Ability to monitor KPIs effectively.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise production resources.
• Monitor production key performance indicators.
• Drive continuous improvement activities.
• Lead and develop direct reports.

Skills

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

We have excellent career opportunities in Southampton for Production Supervisor. Job purpose is to supervise Team Leaders & Production Operators to Convert Vehicles to schedule.

Pay and Benefits

• £21 - £23 per hour depending on experience
• Full time contract
• Uniform
• Staff car parking
• Tyre purchase scheme
• Tool purchase scheme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Newly built workshop

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Plan and organise production resources in order to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor and control production key performance indicators of cost, quality, delivery, housekeeping, absence etc in accordance with company requirements.
• Support and drive continuous improvement activities in order to optimise costs, equipment and processes.
• Leadership of direct reports, building effective teams, develop motivation and commitment, maintain morale and action all disciplinary issues.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the company including Health and Safety.

Behavioural Skills

• Lead from the front, setting an example of high performance, commitment and flexibility.
• Adapt your communication style to different situations/audiences presenting a professional image at all times.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with your peers.
• Explain/present your requirements in a way that people clearly understand and gain buy-in.
• Handle difficult situations confidently.
• Reason with information in response to questioning and present answers
• Keep up to date with legislative and best practice changes.
• Generate new ideas, processes and practices to make the company more efficient.
• Continuously review processes and make suggestions of potential improvements.
• Maintain a sense of pace and urgency so that new initiatives and projects do not stagnate.
• You actively build relationships.
• You promote team decision making through participation.
• You support and coach other team members.
• You are prepared to confront issues and are able to resolve conflict

Performance Measures

• Achievement of key accountabilities as outlined in this document.