About the job
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Company: Leading UK Manufacturing Business
Location: Staffordshire.
Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 + Package (Monday - Thursday working week)
Are you an ambitious, highly skilled, experienced Supervisor in a manufacturing setting with knowledge of SQCDP and Kaisen. Looking to be part of a business who are on a major growth journey?
The Company
We're working with a UK based, market leading manufacturing business, who have a highly impressive and diverse portfolio. Seeking a Production Supervisor to add to their established team, you will be joining at a very pivotal time.
This role is an on site position based in Staffordshire.
The Role
* Manage a Team of x4 Direct reports and circa x110 in-directs.
* Drive continuous improvements within the area through the SQCDP measures, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
* Build and maintain direct relationships with customers, providing clear communication on all aspects of day-to-day operations.
* Implement actions to reduce or mitigate off-track hours against the visual plan.
* Accurately record planned downtime, including classroom training and project time.
* Ensure team engagement with targets and objectives.
* Validate and approve production hours in the ERP system.
* Constantly strive for productivity gains through VA activity and removal or 8 wastes.
* Escalate relevant issues promptly to the Production Manager.
* Collaborate with the H&S officer and committee to reduce risks in the area through effective risk assessments.
* Ensuring Safe working environment for staff. (Safety Controls Audits)
* Investigate accidents and enforce all safety controls (method statements) in the area.
* Conduct return-to-work interviews to ensure the fitness of staff returning after absence.
* Carry out full Investigations and provide clear accurate responses to Customer Concerns in a professional and timely manner, ensuring delivery of the below Service Level Agreement. (SLA)
* Ensuring accurate internal data capture and the daily Logging and Recording reject data within the QA System
* Engage team in CI activities, Kaizen, 5S and problem-solving activities (Project Charters, Challenge Zero)
The Candidate
The successful candidate for the Production Supervisor opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:
* 5+ years of Supervisory / Management experience in a Manufacturing and Production environment - Essential
* Familiarity with problem-solving, lean thinking and lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, CI - Essential
* In-depth understanding of production processes - Essential.
* Good knowledge of ERP / SQCDP - Essential
* Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint presentation skills - Essential
* Be commutable to Staffordshire - Essential.
The Salary & Benefits Package
* Salary - £32,000 - £36,000
* Working hours: Monday - Thursday (07:00am - 17:00)
* Holidays - 20 + BH and 1 additional day to celebrate birthday.
* Critical Illness insurance.
* DIS - 1x Annual Salary
* Pension 5% matched.
* Plus additional benefits