Shift Production Supervisor

Select Engineering Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Engineering Limited in Coventry is seeking a Shift Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing shift, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

You will drive continuous improvement using Lean tools, manage section leaders, and support seamless transfer from launch to mainline production, while maintaining daily KPIs and supporting a multi-shift operation.

Qualifications

• Managerial/supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support management of change to drive continuous improvement and standardization.
• Manage Section Leaders to ensure standards and KPIs are met.
• Ensure robust transfer of processes from launch/pre-production to mainline operations.
• Provide feedback to engineering, quality and production; drive containment and corrective actions.
• Champion 5S, flow, ergonomics and one-piece flow improvements.
• Identify and implement cost reduction ideas using Kaizen tools.
• Maintain daily production KPIs using management boards and run sheets.
• Escalate issues to customer and senior management as needed.
• Support TIC teams on their projects.
• Conduct 5S walks, audits and safety walks to identify opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Project Management

Communication

5S

Scheduling

Education

ONC/NVQ3

HNC/HND/NVQ5

Job description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Production Supervisor to work at our established site in Coventry. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and developing an environment where safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale are paramount. You will strive to continually improve our processes using CI and Lean tools to reduce costs, improve production and quality and ensure smooth launch and pre-production builds four our customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the management of change within the plant to provide continuous improvement and standardization.
• Manage Section Leaders to ensure they are working to standard, and driving adherence to KPIs in their respective areas.
• Ensure robust transfer of process from launch/pre-production builds into mainline operations.
• Provide robust feedback to engineering, quality and production for any pre-production issues, drive ownership of containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Champion improvements to 5S, continuous process flow, ergonomics and one-piece flow working.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and cost saving ideas using Kaizen tools as a support mechanism
• Keep daily production KPI’s in control using management boards and production running documents
• Using controlled escalation methods to highlight issues to the customer and senior management team should cases arise
• Drive TIC engagement and support TIC teams with their projects.
• Conduct 5s walks, Layered Process audits and safety walks to identify & action improvement opportunities.

Key Skills:

Preferred:

• Experience in seat manufacture
• Industrial engineering skills
• Experience of processes, Lean Manufacturing methodologies, 5’s, Poke Yoke systems and product engineering.
• Project Management experience
• Launch / New product introduction

Required:

• Managerial / supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven Leadership Skills
• Proven Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Management techniques.
• Excellent PC skills – MS office

Preferred Qualifications:

• HNC / HND or NVQ5 in a Manufacturing or Engineering discipline

Required Qualifications:

• ONC or NVQ3 minimum education level

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Fair and levelheaded
• Influencing skills
• Prioritisation and timekeeping skills
• Adopts a proactive and strategic approach
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player
• Must be flexible and willing to work or cover all 3 shifts (from time to time)

HEALTH, SAFTEY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead by example regarding all aspects of health, safety and the environment and be a role model for employees.
• Ensure Accident Report Forms are fully completed with accurate information within the guidelines provided for every incident.
• Ensure that Accident or Near Miss Investigations are completed effectively and clearly documented within the guidelines provided.