Working Supervisor (Day Shift)

Department:

Production – Stage 6

Job Title:

Working Supervisor

Reporting to:

Stage 6 Manager

Working Hours:

41.5 per week

7.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday.

7.30am – 3.30pm Friday

Key Objectives

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Working Supervisor to join our fast-paced production team. The Working Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of their area within the production lines, managing a team of employees to achieve departmental goals.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a positive, productive and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, implement, optimise and deliver production contracts.
• Set and deliver production targets, using time and motion studies to improve labour efficiency and output.
• Supervise, train and mentor a team of up to 25 employees.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to maintain targets.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the production area.

The company requires all employees to adopt a flexible approach to work. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties. Adequate training will be provided to ensure you can carry out these tasks effectively.

Key Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience working at this level within a similar industry is essential.
• Effective communication skills and a structured approach to record keeping.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of tablets and computer software, are essential.
• Organised, proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to ensure production output targets and quality standards are maintained.
• Ability to work under pressure and go beyond the call of duty when required.

Employee Benefits

Pay and Overtime

• Starting salary of £21.96 per hour.
• Weekday overtime (Monday to Friday) paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate, with the first four hours paid at the standard rate.
• £6 per hour bonus for the first eight hours of overtime, up to a maximum of £48 per week.
• Weekend overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Additional Benefits

• Holiday purchase scheme available every January.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata in accordance with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Subsidised on-site canteen.
• On-site parking, including electric vehicle charging points charged at cost.
• Free birthday breakfast, free fruit and Free Cake Fridays.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Christmas shutdown.