Production Supervisor / Stoke-on-Trent / £30k-£35k / PERMANENT
Avid Personnel are proud to be representing their client as they look to hire a Production Supervisor / Foreperson to suppport the current Manager within the Production team.
Key aim:
Maintain an exceptional level of Health & Safety compliance. Ensure all processes adhere to current ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards. Facilitate the effective delivery of all production processes. Improve quality and productivity with a ‘hands on’ approach. Lead and develop staff inclusively
Key duties & tasks:
* Ensure all employees use safe working practices at all times
* Work with manager to assess and maintain all scheduled H&S activities
* Implement H&S improvements as appropriate
* Identify and report all H&S issues in a timely manner
* Increase and promote awareness of H&S within the department
* Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
* Ensure all new starters are fully inducted and trained for the required tasks
* Ensure all operatives are following appropriate Safe Standards Of Working
* Ensure required quality standards are maintained
* Implement and maintain appropriate welding standards
* Ensure all quality checks are carried out and recorded correctly
* Develop, implement & maintain productivity KPI’s with the team
* Regularly review production performance with team members
* Seek and implement best practice for production processes
* Manage department schedule and production plan
* Effectively manage manning levels to achieve required output
* Collate and report department performance
* Understand the changing needs of staff
* Identify appropriate development and training for direct reports
* Report all maintenance issues in a timely manner
* Liaising with staff in other departments as required
* Attending meetings as required
General:
To be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work. Use of coaching and mentoring to maximise peoples’ potential. To work efficiently and effectively as part of a team. To assist in other areas of the business as required
Person Specification:
Essentail
Education & Qualifications
3 GCSEs or equivalent including English Language and Mathematics
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
At least three years in a similar role. Excellent people skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office software. Resourceful and proactive approach to problem solving. Ability to organise, multitask and prioritise. Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Competency & Behaviour
Good communicator. Calm demeanour. Results driven. Team player. Self-awareness. Flexible and willing to adjust to change
Desirable:
Education & Qualifications
Level 3 or above supervisory qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Experience of ERP software