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Production Supervisor Day Shift

Baltic Recruitment Limited

North Shields

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage the daily production operations and drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong technical aptitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to oversee a team to ensure efficient production and quality standards are maintained. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme
Private health care
Life assurance
Quarterly bonus scheme
Additional benefits

Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing is required.
  • Ability to develop policies and procedures.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing and production activities.
  • Review production data and implement response plans.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Technical aptitude
Communication skills
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.
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