Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Glamorgan is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage production KPIs and lead a team of 15. The role requires prior supervisory experience and a focus on Continuous Improvement. Salary is up to £32,500 plus benefits, with opportunities for internal development and progression.

Benefits

Benefits

Opportunities for internal development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Lead, Team Lead or similar.
• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all team KPIs are met with a focus on production output targets.
• Lead a team of approximately 15 staff members.
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Previous experience as a Production Supervisor or similar

Experience supervising and leading a team

Experience with Continuous Improvement

Tools

MRP (Ideally SAP)

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor - Glamorgan - up to £32,500 + Benefits - Ref 1944

I am currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor to work for a cutting-edge technology company based in Glamorgan. Salary up to £32,500 + Benefits.

The organisation has been in operation for many years and are worldwide leaders within the design, development, and manufacture of their highly intelligent products. As a business they turnover north of £85m, employ 500 people and are constantly evolving their legacy products as well as designing and developing new innovative products to bring to market.

In line with demand for their products and to support the business with their growth plans they have the need to appoint another Production Supervisor on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that all team KPIs are consistently met with a specific focus on achieving, and ideally exceeding, production output targets. You will take full ownership of your team and be expected to drive performance to ensure timelines are met on the production line. You will lead a team of approximately 15 staff members which are made up of Assembly and Operative roles. A key responsibility will be to ensure the correct staffing levels at each station to complete required tasks efficiently. This role may also involve liaising with Procurement staff to stay up to date on material requirements and availability to ensure products can be assembled in line with business targets and expectations. Additionally, there will be a strong emphasis on Continuous Improvement, including identifying and implementing necessary process enhancements.

Your will start on early's which is 6-2 days. Once understanding of the role and business, you will go on a 2-shift pattern which is earlys and lates until the end of December which will be 6-2 days and 2-11 Mon-Thurs and 2-6 Fri. January onwards will be single early shifts which is 6-2 Monday-Friday.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Manufacturing Lead, Team Lead or similar
• Experience supervising and leading a team
• Experience with an MRP (Ideally SAP)
• Experience with Continuous Improvement

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in a highly regulated environment (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical or Pharmaceutical)
• 6 Sigma

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Production Supervisor to work for a growing company who are very highly regarded within the industry. With the ambitious, but realistic plans the company has forecast there will be lots of opportunities to develop and progress internally if this appeals.

This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch with an updated copy of your CV.