Production Supervisor ref 575

United in Recruitment; Tameside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Tameside seeks an experienced cut length Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the Finished Goods department. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a production/warehouse supervisory background and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and paid holidays.

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

28 days holiday

Life Assurance

Subsidised canteen

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Peer to Peer Recognition Programme

Free Flu Jab voucher

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a production/warehouse environment.
• Ability to meet performance KPIs under pressure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate Cut Length areas for timely orders.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Oversee training of new starters and monitor progress.
• Organize maintenance of machinery in the area.

Skills

Supervising in production/warehouse environment

Understanding of performance KPIs

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Tools

Electric pedestrian trucks

Job description

Overview

My clients are a very well-established UK leading manufacturing company based in Tameside. With offices in UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia. An exciting opportunity has become available for a cut length Supervisor to support the general manager and Finished Goods management team with day-to-day tasks to ensure the department runs smoothly. This role will involve working alongside departmental heads to maintain continuous improvement throughout each area and ensuring the timely completion of daily orders.

Working Hours: 9.30am-18.30pm Monday / Tuesday, 9.30am-18.00pm Wednesday / Thursday, 9.30am-16.30pm Friday

Salary up to £27k

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise and motivate Cut Length areas to ensure daily orders are completed on time and quality standards are met.
• Co‑ordinate movements of staff to ensure appropriate levels of efficiency within the department and maintain records.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety procedures, report hazards or incidents and attend regular Health and Safety meetings as the rep for the Cut Lengths areas.
• Oversee the training of new starters and monitor progress and skills of all staff.
• Accept deliveries and ensure they are put away.
• Liaise with other departments.
• Co‑ordinate regular cycle counting and use ERP system to manage stock.
• Develop a full understanding of the processes within all areas of Finished Goods and provide additional back‑up cover where required.
• Organise and support maintenance requirements on the machinery in the area.
• Report on quality control of fabrics.
• Encourage good levels of housekeeping.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of supervising within a production / warehouse environment
• Knowledge and experience of performance KPIs
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and independently where necessary
• Good leadership and communication skills
• Willing to learn and develop new skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of electric pedestrian trucks
• Basic mechanical skills

Our Benefits

• Auto enrolled into our Stakeholder Pension Scheme (Louvolite contributes 4%).
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year of service
• Life Assurance covering your annual salary.
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day.
• Free car parking.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling support, legal guidance, and medical advice from qualified nurses, for you and your immediate family.
• Mental Health First Aiders available to provide support and guidance.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Discounted products, upon successful completion of your Probationary Period.
• Peer to Peer Recognition Programme
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn.

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