Production Supervisor
- Annual Salary: Dependent on experience
- Location: SN16
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our clients engineering company. This role is crucial for supervising and supporting the production team, encouraging continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth operations within the department.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Help and support all production processes including bending, welding, and assembly.
- Manage and react to changes in priorities using proactive planning, adhering to the production schedule, and reporting at weekly production meetings.
- Manage daily and weekly production KPIs – Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Inventory.
- Drive 5S activities through training and auditing against Standard Work Instructions.
- Strive for and encourage continuous improvement by raising and supporting opportunities to remove waste, risks, and costs through best practice and lean tools.
- Lead and participate in teams to investigate, determine, and implement corrective actions to resolve the root cause of non-conformance in products, processes, or systems.
- Maintain excellent communication skills, working effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Identify and assist in the creation of work instructions and procedures for defined processes within operational departments.
- Carry out structured and audited training for your team based on Standard Work Instructions.
- Ensure the flexibility of working hours within your team to meet business needs.
- Liaise closely with the engineering and quality department to develop existing and new processes.
- Encourage good health, safety, and environmental practices in line with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure company Handbook rules are followed consistently throughout your department.
- Create a safe environment for visitors, contractors, and employees.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and support a team effectively.
- Experience in sheet metal fabrication and finishing processes.
- Proven ability to manage production schedules and KPIs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime when required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Overtime available at a rate of time and a half.
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with 5% employer contributions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
To apply for this Production Supervisor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.