WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
1. Permanent role
2. 3 Shift Pattern Rotating – 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am
3. £33.8k pa
4. Shift responsibility allowance depending on experience
5. Excellent overtime rates available
6. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 gift holiday per year
7. Company pension scheme
8. Cycle To Work Scheme
9. Employee Assistance program
10. Electric charging points on site
11. Various staff events including charity events
12. Employee saving scheme
13. Greggs Friday!!
14. Tyne & Wear location
15. Easily accessible
16. Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The role consists of working a 3-shift pattern 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am.
The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing.
As Production Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for the smooth running of production by managing and reporting on shift activity. You will run an efficient team by delivering on quality and output targets while complying with health and safety and BRC requirements.
THE ROLE
17. Run the Thermoforming machines to target and standards including Quality and Speed.
18. Ensure that health and safety, and BRC standards and requirements are implemented and upheld
19. Update daily productivity reports, systems and records
20. Ensure that production procedures are up-to-date and practiced
21. Monitor time-keeping and breaks, raising any issues to the Operations Manager
22. Work closely with other Shift Production Supervisors and support them in managing their teams, reporting on issues arising as needed
23. On a daily basis provide updates to the Operations Manager of the activities that have been completed, and provide an overview of any issues around staffing, materials or equipment
24. Ensure that the relevant efficiency requirements are met for your area, and continuously evaluate and improve production efficiency
25. Monitor production output according to specifications
26. Submit reports on performance and progress
27. Identify issues in efficiency and implement improvements
28. Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
29. Work closely with the Operations manager on all Thermoforming requirements including resources planning and shift allocation.
30. Investigate and resolve problems that arise on a shift
31. Perform tool changes and change products as and when necessary.
32. Perform inspections of products throughout production to ensure they meet the required quality.
33. Induct, train, supervise and motivate the Thermoforming Team and identify training needs
34. Mentor all Trainee Setters, reviewing and providing feedback on performance
35. Keep the area tidy with “CLEAN AS YOU GO” and complete allocated cleaning tasks daily as outlined in the cleaning rota
36. Ensure all protective clothing provided is worn as per the guidance
37. Work within company Health and Safety Rules & BRC Standards
38. Carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
39. Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude
40. Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook
THE PERSON
41. Must have previous experience in Thermoforming within the plastics industry
42. Must have experience of tool changing, setting and ability to mentor trainee setters
43. Must have experience of running a team, developing, training and leading people
44. Proven experience based on the role duties above
45. Must be prepared to work shifts and contribute to overtime when business requires
46. Must understand food hygiene
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering team or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group.