Production Supervisor- Afternoons

Grouper Technology; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure the effective adherence to production programs and management of a small team. With at least two years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, the ideal candidate will excel in people management and project management. This role offers opportunities for personal growth, along with benefits like a health cash plan and subsidised gym membership.

Benefits

Personal growth, including training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Access to flexible pay with Aslan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Supervisory position in Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to production programs and housekeeping.
• Monitor batch document completion throughout production stages.
• Provide training and support to production operatives.
• Manage employee timesheets and agency staffing.

Skills

People management skills

Project management experience

Change Management experience

Performance management

Disciplinary process experience

Ability to communicate at all levels

Excellent level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to multi task

Ability to lead and develop a small team

Ability to learn and operate an in-house computer system

Job description

Production Supervisor 2pm-10pm, Monday - Friday

Aylesford, Kent

Who We Are

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in 35+ centres around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova's premix business is underpinned by over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing customers with global inventories, market expertise, and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals, and more.

What is a Production Supervisor at Prinova?

To work closely with production and warehouse teams and to liaise with the Operations Manager. Ensure that Team Leaders follow the program, the general housekeeping of the shift and correct batch completion.

What’s in it for you?

• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan

What to expect?

• Successful completion and adherence of the production program
• Completion of weekly and daily shift plans
• Maintaining compliance against internal and customer audit requirements
• Batch document monitoring throughout each production stage to ensure correct completion
• Completion of all required reports and record keeping of all production admin
• Involvement in the upcoming program along with planning to ensure KPI’s and deadlines are met in the most efficient way possible. Daily KPI measuring and recording.
• Attendance at meetings when required
• Participation in projects when required
• Opening and locking of the factory when needed
• Ensure Company SOP’s and GMP are followed by Production Operatives
• Control of the day to day production activities and staff and provide necessary support to Operatives to enable them to perform production duties.
• Provide adequate training to enable production operatives to complete tasks in accordance with the company procedures and maintain production training records to a high standard
• Day to day control and support of Team Leader activity
• Booking of agency staff and ensuring that cover levels are sufficient and in line with approved requirements
• Daily reporting to Production Manager
• Pre-blends overseeing
• Weekly Meetings with team to provide updates and get feedback
• Lead process improvements within factory
• Timesheets management for employees and agency staff
• Liaise closely with other departments including Warehouse to ensure effective communication and planning
• Completion of daily SIC sheets
• Record any deviations electronically
• Carry out a variety of HR activity such as absence management, training, development, reviews, recruitment and disciplinary
• Approval of production holidays and management of absence
• Oversee absence and holiday records in e-days
• Ensure that all employees comply with company policies and lead by example at all times
• Attendance at daily Production Planning meetings
• Drive and maintaining health & safety, hygiene and quality standards

Does this sound like you?

• Minimum 2 years experience in Supervisory position in Manufacturing
• People management skills
• Project management experience
• Change Management experience
• Performance management
• Disciplinary process experience
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to lead and develop a small team
• Ability to learn and operate an in-house computer system

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

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