Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Production Supervisor for weekend night shifts in York, England. This role involves overseeing production, continuous improvement activities, and managing a team of up to 40 staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing supervision and a strong background in implementing process improvements. The position offers competitive salary, benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical benefits available on day one

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k), profit sharing and bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• At least two years of recent manufacturing supervision experience.
• Experience in overseeing production in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency.
• Train and evaluate the hourly workforce.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision experience

Continuous improvement initiatives

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor - Weekend Night Shift

Location: York, PA

Salary: up to $85,000 + bonus potential; profit sharing; excellent 401(k) and benefits day one of employment

Join a recession-proof industry with long-term stability.

Step into a key role at a highly profitable plant within a global company.

Experience the impact of recent investments and innovation.

Expand your expertise with Lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Work your hours and go home in this 24/7/365 environment.

Get free products and keep that $$$ in your pocket.

Two weekend night shifts available:

1. Thursday, Friday 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Saturday, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
2. Saturday, Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and Monday, Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of manufacturing and continuous improvement activities for an assigned manufacturing area and shift. The Production Supervisor will report to a Sr. Operations Manager and will have up to 40 direct reports. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating cross-functional teams to maximize safety, quality, delivery and cost initiatives
• Meeting daily, weekly and monthly production requirements, metrics and goals
• Training, coaching, mentoring and evaluating the hourly workforce
• Identifying, initiating and maintaining process improvements, including efficiency improvements, scrap reductions and eliminating equipment downtime
• Leading employee development and holding the team accountable on the assigned shift
• Managing multiple project timelines simultaneously
• Participating and leading Kaizen events to improve processes and eliminate waste
• Monitoring and approving timekeeping for hourly staff
• Reviewing and scheduling material changes in the ERP system and making needed adjustments
• Maintaining manpower goals by working with staffing services and human resources to attract and recruit talent
• Working with planning and shipping, making adjustments when needed
• Assisting with root cause analysis and establishing countermeasures
• Completing shift reports and communicating with incoming supervisors at shift change
• Coordinating safety and quality training
• Completing ongoing training initiatives
• Other duties as directed by management

Qualifications & Requirements

1. A minimum of an associate’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred
2. At least two years of RECENT manufacturing supervision experience
3. Experience overseeing production, ideally in high-volume or mass-production environments
4. Experience overseeing at least 20 individuals
5. Non-union supervision experience
6. Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in assigned manufacturing areas (examples include scrap reductions, elimination of downtime, etc.)
7. Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred/Optional Skills

1. GMP experience
2. Mechanical aptitude
3. Experience working in consumer products manufacturing
4. ERP experience
5. Process-oriented manufacturing environments
6. Formal Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen training

Benefits & Why Join

• Medical benefits available on day one of employment
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• EXCELLENT 401(k), profit sharing and bonus potential
• Opportunities for advancement
• Fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives
• Profitable, performing plant within the organization
• Free product

Company Description

MJ Recruiters specializes in technical and professional manufacturing recruitment. We partner with automotive and non-automotive clients to supply candidates and fill positions at all levels. Our specialty is recruiting candidates at the management level of these disciplines. We are focused regionally and have the capability to recruit nationwide for our clients. We develop clients into long-term partners by understanding their culture and goals.