Job Opportunity: Workshop Supervisor - Wood Mill
Location: Cramlington
About the Role:
We're seeking a proactive, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead a team in our wood mill, ensuring seamless workflow, high quality, and top safety standards. This role involves managing a team of 10-12 and collaborating closely with other departments to keep production running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production Oversight: Collaborate across departments to maintain efficient workflow through the wood mill, ensuring timely support for other stages in production.
- Team Coordination: Assign tasks, monitor performance, and attend daily production meetings to resolve issues.
- Material Management: Assess and order materials to align with production needs.
- Quality Control: Maintain quality standards throughout the process to meet customer expectations.
- Safety & Compliance: Oversee a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and proper machine usage.
- Training & Development: Provide mentorship, coaching, and skill development opportunities, encouraging a multi-skilled workforce.
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing or supervisory role, with wood-working experience beneficial.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methods.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in IT systems like email and Excel.
Ideal Traits:
- Leadership qualities with a focus on quality and detail.
- Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to reliability and safety.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on long-term solutions.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for quality and a passion for efficient production processes. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!