Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor.
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the allocation of work to the team ensuring production schedules, KPIs and OTIF are met.
Key responsibilities The supervision and allocation of work to the teams of fitters, testers, fabricators, panel wirers and stock handlers.
Hands on support with fitting and production duties as and when required
Reporting and resolving production issues
Checking works orders prior to commencement to ensure that all production environments are fulfilled
Proof reading engineering drawings
Checking the quality of work of others
Completing and maintaining paperwork
Maintaining accurate and up to date training records
Providing support and guidance to team members
Input and compliance with Continuous Improvement, Quality and Health and Safety
Skills, knowledge & experience
Team Leader/Supervisory experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is essential
Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
Experience of working with distribution transformers is preferred
The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings
Good numerical skills
Experience in a LEAN Manufacturing Environment / Good understanding of LEAN Principles
Good leadership competencies with the ability to engage and motivate others
Have the ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving
Be able to communicate efficiently both written and verbal at all levels and ensure communications are clear and understood
Apprenticed and/or Mechanical or electrical qualification preferred
Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel
Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment
Strong attention to detail
Flexible approach
Salary and benefits:
Salary negotiable
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Pension
Profit share scheme (paid quarterly)
Healthcare, wellbeing and EAP scheme
Parking on site plus EV chargers and EV scheme
Working hours:
Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks:
Week 1 :Monday to Thursday (week 1) 7.45 am and 4.45 pm
Week2: Monday to Thursday and 7.45 am to 15.15 pm on Friday 7.45 am to 4.45 pm
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