Armthorpe, Doncaster, UK
Full time, permanent
Monday - Friday rotating shifts 05:30 - 13:45 / 13:45 - 22:00
£29,950 - £31,621 per annum plus bonus and comprehensive benefits
Next is one of the UK’s best known high-street retailers and most established online operations but have you ever wondered who builds our stylish and comfortable sofas?
In 2016 we opened our doors with just one production line and 8 years later we have 200 employees and 14 production lines.
We’re blazing the way for modern British Manufacturing from our home in Armthorpe, Doncaster.
Your Next Role
Reporting to the Assistant Site Manager, the Production Supervisor will play a ‘hands on’ role in the daily manufacturing management to ensure that we deliver exceptional quality and value to our customers within the expected timescales.
As a Production Supervisor, you will;
1. Supervise a team of 30 within the Upholstery production area via process improvements, resolving workflow issues, resource planning and best practice to ensure departmental targets are achieved.
2. Oversee the supply chain to ensure no disruption to production and service, whilst maximising any cost saving potential.
3. Work alongside Product and Operational teams to ensure products exceed industry standards, company policies and technical standards.
4. Develop and manage the team through training plans and developing talent.
5. Conduct daily floor walks, audits and follow the Health & Safety processes.
6. Undertake key decision making in relation to commercial decisions, supplier issues and introduction of new models.
Let’s take it on!
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of lean manufacturing practices, ideally from an Upholstery or Woodmill/Joinery background.