Production Supervisor (Day Shift)

Transcriptionlive; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations and ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing staff, and promoting a safe and compliant working environment. The candidate will need strong technical and communication skills, along with experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Private health care

Life assurance

Quarterly bonus scheme potential

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is required.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of motivating personnel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day manufacturing of products.
• Resolve operational and manufacturing problems promptly.
• Promote quality standards and monitor quality records.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with OsecoElfab, a global manufacturer of customised rupture discs and explosion vents with their search for a Production Supervisor.

Overall Purpose

• The Production Supervisor is required to work with the operations manager to oversee the day-to-day manufacturing of our products and plays a pivotal role in orchestrating and overseeing the activities of production activities to ensure the secure and efficient production of high-quality products within established timeframes and cost parameters.
• As well as drive operational excellence and contribute to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes.
  
  

Key Duties

• Working with the Operations Manager to ensure operational requirements are met and efficient production levels are achieved.
• Review daily production and operating data and implement appropriate response plans to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Resolve operational and manufacturing problems promptly to optimize efficiency and minimize costs and delays.
• Promote quality standards, monitoring quality records and data, identifying and addressing areas of concern as appropriate.
• Maintain optimal manpower levels to align with strategic goals such as lead-time, on-time delivery, and operational efficiencies.
• Identify training requirements and coordinate the required training and maintain training matrix for all production employees.
• To promote employee engagement and ensure the health & wellbeing of employees is at the heart of what we do.
• Ensure the safety of manufacturing employees and oversee their participation in safety training.
• Collaborate in Lean initiatives, actively participating in audits for 5S, TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, standardized work, waste walks, and Kaizen events.
• Work with other business functions to ensure cross functional and collaboration is achieved.
• Process accurate time and attendance information to support month end activity.
• Provide effective coaching, counselling, and discipline as necessary, with the assistance of the human resources department or manager. Complete employee one on one meetings, mid-year and annual reviews.
• Utilize technical skills to assess technical problems and engineer independent solutions.
• Support defined Kaizen Projects to drive operational excellence.
• Gather, analyse, and report on productivity, overtime, and other personnel issues.
• Develops team through individual training plans for their growth and cross training.
• Effective verbal communication skills exhibiting OE Values and Behaviours.
• Working knowledge of OE Company Handbook & Safety Policies.
• Supports and enforces company policies within the work area.
• Support strategic planning activities to support business growth and continuous improvement initiatives cross functionally.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies, procedures and good practices and educate where appropriate.
• Involvement of fortnightly Health and Safety inspection.
• Responsible for their own health and safety and those reporting to them.
• Continuous improvement in health and safety as well as 5s improvements.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing is required.
• Demonstrates a strong technical aptitude and resourcefulness.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Conducts departmental meetings as required and develops written reports as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas and address issues in meetings and other settings.
• Can develop policies, procedures, and work instructions with some assistance from managers and others.
• Capable of motivating personnel effectively.
• Demonstrates efficient multitasking and priority management skills.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Collaborative approach in problem-solving and implementing improvements across departments.
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems
• Good IT skills, experience in using Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  
  

The Package

• Competitive salary on offer.
• Day shift position: Monday to Friday 07:30am to 3:30pm.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private health care.
• Life assurance.
• Quarterly bonus scheme potential.
• Additional benefits.