Team Supervisor

PPG; Shildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Team Supervisor in Shildon to drive safety and performance standards. This role requires strong team leadership within a manufacturing environment, expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, and effective communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, progression opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including health support and retirement contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly pay reviews

Local site annual bonus

Progression opportunities

Upskilling and development opportunities

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to write Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety training and enforce safety policies.
• Conduct regular audits for compliance.
• Drive accountability for EHS culture and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Computer Literacy

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Team Supervisor

Shildon | PPG

Full time | Permanent

The Role:

As a Team Supervisor, you will lead from the front and hold people accountable to meet all safety, quality and productivity requirements. Drive and monitor the delivery in the performance of operations against PPG standards and target to achieve optimized production performance goals.

What's in it for you...

• Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
• Local site annual bonus
• Progression opportunities within a global organization
• Upskilling, exposure and development opportunities
• Excellent benefits package including generous pension contributions, private healthcare plans, staff discounts and more

What we are looking for:

• A successful background within Team Leadership ideally in a manufacturing environment, leading a team of people.
• Good knowledge and has experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Ideally with six sigma Green Belt qualified. Working to Black belt.
• Analytical, critical thinker capable of collecting clear/concise data from multiple sources to utilize in making improvements in output performance.
• Can writes WIs, SOPs, OPLs. RA and Permit trained
• Good planning / organizational skills.
• Can Identify and resolve problems in employee, production, and equipment areas.
• Experience working across multiple project with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of managing EHS in a manufacturing environment.
• Be a confident, effective communicator, and be able to demonstrate a track record in leading teams to drive up standards and improve efficiency in all areas.
• Computer literate, able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook/Email.
• Has understanding on maintenance excellence principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving accountability in teams for safety training and for the enforcement of Safety programs and policies across the function responsible for. Adherence and promotion of all PPG Life Critical Rules.
• Conduct regular safety and quality audits on site with your team.
• Support and conduct risk assessments for your department on an annual basis and conduct spot checks to ensure compliance.
• Drive a EHS culture throughout the business through continuous improvement of EHS processes, procedures and working practices. Ensuring that all required site, processes and people assessments are completed and adhered too.
• Follow all established GMP, HACCP guidelines, Housekeeping responsibilities and QRMP operating procedures.
• EHS Management accountability by ensuring that you working closely with teams, the EHS Manager and Engineering teams to ensure all Department EHS responsibilities are covered, which will include MOCs, Permits to work and HAZID, GS2 Actions and EHS Corp actions closed in the agreed ETA.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.