Ireland's largest WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle) converter, and one of the biggest suppliers to the Motability scheme are seeking a Production Supervisor to help us triple our output over the next five years on our journey towards zero emission vehicles.This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, mechanically minded Production Supervisor to be responsible for the growth in production of wheelchair accessible vehicles of a global brand.
Responsibilities
* Directly reporting to senior management, you will oversee vehicle production and work within the WAV production team to support engineering, R&D, fabrication, stores and procurement.
* Ensure production follows build manual stages, work to improve build stage timings and ensure workforce compliance.
* Contribute to the continual evolution of production processes and product specifications.
* Liaise with work scheduler to manage stock and resources and anticipate the allocation of personnel and resources across projects where necessary.
* Through ownership of rework, quality and parts damage, deliver cost savings.
* Deliver employee performance reports to provide feedback and deliver continual improvement.
* Lead by example through a hands on approach in all production areas.
* Effective liaison between departments including setting meetings, preparing agendas and actioning follow ups.
* Provide evaluation, reports and commentary of progress to the Senior Management Team as requested.
* Maintain all Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements.
Skills and Qualifications
* At least two years' experience in production supervisory position, preferably with engineering.
* Experience in people management.
* Experience in modern production methods.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Proficient IT user with experience in MS Excel with a commitment to digitisation.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Vacancy ID 1728992 Job Sector Manufacturing Area Co Armagh Location Armagh Salary £37,000 - £40,000 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 44 Published date 07/08/2025 Closing date 29/08/2025 Worktime Monday to Thursday, 7.30am-5.30pm, Friday, 7.30am - 1.30pm #J-18808-Ljbffr