Production Supervisor

Adecco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Barnsley to lead and enhance manufacturing operations. The role involves ensuring quality and safety, directing production activities, and fostering a motivated team. Ideal candidates will possess strong supervisory skills, relevant industry experience, and the ability to drive efficiency. Competitive salary and generous holidays offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holidays (35 days)

Pension scheme with company match

Life cover

Health benefits

Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Annual Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising, managing, and leading a team.
• Manufacturing, Engineering, or Construction industry experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities to evaluate, develop, and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing operations across assigned production lines.
• Control production activities, material flow, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Health and safety compliance

Lean manufacturing techniques

Job description

Join Our Team as a Production Supervisor in Barnsley!

Are you a driven and experienced Production Supervisor looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to lead their manufacturing operations and ensure that production targets are met with precision and excellence. If you're passionate about fostering a safe and efficient working environment, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: 39,000 per annum ( 36,000 pa including a 3,000 shift allowance for our three-shift rotation).
• Working Hours: Enjoy a structured workweek, Monday to Friday, totalling 39 hours. 3 shifts, Our shifts are:

- Mornings: 6 am to 2 pm (Mon-Thurs), 6 am to 1 pm (Fri)
- Afternoons: 2 pm to 10 pm (Mon-Thurs), 1 pm to 8 pm (Fri)
- Nights: 10 pm to 6 am (Mon-Thurs), 8 pm to 3 am (Fri)

• Generous Holidays: 35 days off per year, including bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Auto-enrolment at 4%, with the company matching up to 5%.
• Life Cover: Three times your basic salary.
• Health Benefits: Westfield Health cash plan.
• Additional Perks: Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, annual Cycle to Work scheme, Christmas saving scheme, and purchase leave scheme.

Your Mission:
As the Production Supervisor, you will direct the manufacturing operations across assigned production lines, ensuring that we meet our production volume, cost, and quality targets while adhering to health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Control production activities, material flow and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and

production schedules of the assigned production line(s)

• Prioritise production based on current manning levels
• Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations
• Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
• Manage production activity based on current sales volume
• Advise key stakeholders on production levels and activities
• Allocate production activity by capacity and manning capabilities
• Lead production meetings to communicate and allocate production activity
• Utilise lean manufacturing techniques to maximise productivity and efficiencies focussing on continuous improvement -e.g. OEE, control of accidents/incidents, scrap levels, down time, TQM including 5S implementation, 5S audit scores, SCRA completion

Ensure compliance of standards

• Ensure operators are trained in standard operating procedures
• Ensure HSQE compliance to company and legal requirements
• Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practises and take corrective action where appropriate
• Manage the implementation of Personal Safety Action Plans
• Participate in risk assessments
• Lead accident investigations
• Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform quality inspections
• Investigate customer complaints to identify deviations
• Implement new processes and procedures to counteract deviations
• Ensure production complies with relevant British Standards
• Contribute to CARES 18001 audit
• Manage stock take
• Conduct toolbox talks

Manage and supervise assigned production line(s)

• Liaise with maintenance to arrange machine services, plan preventative maintenance and repair stoppage issues
• Minimise the disruption of equipment and size changes to ensure
• Review production figures and activities to create and implement process improvements
• Implement and maintain TQM standards

Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards

• Conduct interviews for internal and external candidates
• Complete induction, on boarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner
• Evaluate individuals' performance and set objectives for the future

Your Expertise:
We're looking for a candidate with a robust background in production supervision, who is well-versed in:

• Experience of supervising , managing and leading a team
• Manufacturing , Engineering or Construction industry experience
• Strong leadership capabilities to evaluate, develop, and motivate a team.

This is a excellent opportunity to join a well established company based in Barnsley.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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