Job Description
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, MANCHESTER, £30-35,000 BASIC PLUS GREAT BENEFITS
Major European Company offering opportunities to progress. Double Days Shift 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday.
The Company
Our client is a leading name in several fields of manufacturing, with a major European and UK presence spanning numerous operational plants.
The Role
* To be a second line of leadership and management, reporting into and supporting the Production Manager.
* Taking responsibility / ownership of delivering daily performance targets.
* Improve the understanding and urgency of team members to develop their skills, become proactive, and motivated to deliver individual performance targets.
* Monitor and drive line performance by motivating operators and focusing Engineers on restrictions and problems that can prevent the achievement of production targets.
* Challenge and improve standard operating procedures; once improved, ensure adherence and communication.
* Be part of a professional, empowered team committed to providing the customer with the highest quality product in the most cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities
* Plan the day-to-day operations of the lines ensuring no ‘emergency’ situations arise due to lack of raw materials, equipment failure, or product specification issues.
* Develop individuals within teams to be capable of covering the position during absences such as holidays or sickness.
* Organise manning levels, break cover, and holiday cover for shifts to maintain effective line operation.
* Ensure effective product and line changeovers through forward planning, preparation, and resource organization.
* Have thorough knowledge of the process, plant, machinery, and equipment.
* Operate machinery within a zone to maintain targeted output with minimal interruption, covering breaks or absences when required.
* Monitor Operators' daily activities, ensuring completion and follow-up of tasks to acceptable standards.
* Ensure all team members maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety practices.
* Support Continuous Improvement initiatives daily to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability.
* Plan and identify training needs to ensure effective development of the team, benefiting target achievement.
* Use appraisal systems to improve team members’ performance with specific, measurable objectives reviewed regularly.
Skills and Experience Required
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
* Continuous Improvement mindset, proactive and action-driven.
* High level of accountability, expecting the same from others.
* Ability to be hands-on and lead by example.
* Driven, enthusiastic, and leadership qualities.
Is This You?
If you are an ambitious and experienced Production Supervisor or Team Leader seeking a great role in Manchester, we are hiring urgently. Send your application now, and we will contact you within 24 hours to discuss further details.
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