Production Supervisor

Role Purpose

As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of our production team, making sure we produce high-quality products efficiently and meet our targets and deadlines. You'll organise schedules and labour, keep a close eye on quality, help drive out waste and downtime, and support, develop and manage your team, all while maintaining a safe, organised working environment and keeping cost in mind.

This will be working our late shift which is 2.30 - 10.30pm Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities

General Role

● Workflow: Organise daily schedules, assign tasks to team members and manage labour resources to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

● Quality control: Monitor production output against specifications, conduct inspections and implement corrective actions for any non-conformance.

● Process improvement: Use modern manufacturing methodologies to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste or downtime.

● Reporting: Compile and analyse production data to provide regular progress updates during the day and at each start-of-shift meeting.

● People management: Manage team members day to day, including performance, training, holidays and absence.

● Cost control: Consider cost in every part of daily working life.

Supervision

● Supervise and coordinate the activities of the production department, ensuring efficient and high-quality production.

● Train and mentor staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and productivity.

● Monitor production schedules and ensure that targets and deadlines are met.

● Report the current state against plan at the daily meeting.

● Report scrap to the Materials section so that stock can be handled.

● Work with Procurement to make sure parts are ordered in time and at the correct stock levels, so as not to stop production or hold too much stock.

● Maintain a safe and organised work environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

People Management: Absence Recording

● Record and maintain accurate records of employee absences, including sickness, general absences and other time-off requests.

● Monitor attendance patterns and identify any concerning trends or issues.

● Communicate with employees to gather necessary information regarding absences and reasons for time off.

● Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to attendance and time-off requests.

People Management: Return-to-Work Interviews

● Conduct return-to-work interviews with employees following their absence to gather information about their wellbeing and ensure a smooth transition back to work.

● Address any concerns or issues related to the absence, providing necessary support and resources to help employees reintegrate into the workplace.

● Document return-to-work discussions, including any necessary follow-up actions or adjustments.

● Collaborate with HR and management to identify patterns or recurring absences that may require further attention or intervention.

People Management: Performance Management

● Evaluate the performance of staff, providing regular feedback, coaching and recognition.

● Identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate training or corrective actions.

● Foster a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, professionalism and high-quality workmanship.

Administrative Tasks

● Maintain relevant documentation, such as production records.

● Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination of tasks.

● Produce Standard Operating Procedures in collaboration with the Compliance Manager.

Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person