Supervisor

BSW Group; Stanlow Point; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Hub

Job summary

BSW Group, Ellesmere Port site, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a shift in the pallet manufacturing line. You will manage direct staff, drive production and quality targets, and ensure orders are delivered on time, while adhering to safety procedures.

The role requires hands-on leadership and decision-making within the company structure. As an experienced supervisor, you will mentor the team, escalate issues when needed, and work with management to optimise performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making.
• Proven ability to meet production targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pallet manufacturing process on shift.
• Manage shift and direct staff to ensure smooth production.
• Ensure products meet specifications and customer deadlines.
• Enforce health and safety procedures and maintain quality targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Production supervision

Health & Safety

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supervisor to join our Manufacturing team at our Ellesmere Port site. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will oversee the pallet manufacturing process. You will manage a shift and all direct staff to ensure the smooth running of the production process. Ensure all products are made to the correct specifications and all targets and deadlines are met to achieve the orders. Ensure that all direct staff comply with the Company's Health and Safety procedures. Your duties will include but not limited to, taking full responsibility of the shift/teams in terms of management of staff, management of production and quality targets and to ensure the smooth running of the production processes. The successful individual shall effectively drive a customer focused team, to ensure all products are delivered to the customer on time and are fit for purpose and meet the customer specifications. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with management team to ensure optimal performance.
As an experienced Production Supervisor you will have a proven track record in leading and mentoring a team whilst leading by example. You should be able to make appropriate decisions while following the company's organisational structure and also ensure any decisions which require to be escalated are done so in a timely manner. Excellent attention to detail and competency in decision making and problem solving is key to success.
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets. We market 35 million saplings annually through the country's leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country. BSW operates as a collection of experts - an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds. What you will receive in return:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Hub