The Encapsulation Supervisor is enthusiastic and hardworking, with experience in all aspects of the manufacturing process, having a good attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
General & Operational Responsibilities
* Strong and effective management of the Encapsulation Team.
* Ensure products are produced as per plan, on time, and right first time.
* Assist the Encapsulation Assistant Manager in all day to day items.
* Take full ownership of the teams under the guidance of the Encapsulation Assistant Manager.
* Work on existing products with the NPD (New Product Development) team to establish problem products and suggest and work to alleviate problem items.
* Take ownership of the department in its entirety, from hygiene, maintenance, product runs etc.
* Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the team, developing an individual's weaknesses and utilising their strengths to enhance the team.
* Conduct daily team briefings to assign work, recognise achievement, communicate daily targets and provide handover information to the team.
* Ensure the production and quality policy is adhered to and that products and processes confirm to established BRC, ISO, Customer and Company Standards.
* Monitor and support the team in achieving the results required by the Company.
* Promote and maintain awareness and compliance to Health and Safety in accordance with best practice and legal requirements.
* Implement a lean culture across the Encapsulation team to achieve measurable results in quality, efficiency and cost.
* Ensure all paperwork and manufacturing documentation are completed accurately and on time.
* Manage resource allocation, taking into account absences and workstation assignments during breaks.
* Manage and control training administration for shift including the submission of training via UKG.
Training, Coaching and Development Responsibilities
* Champion and take full ownership of new hires within the department including:
o Providing a detailed department induction when a new hire joins your team.
o Allocate an appropriately trained buddy to guide and train the new hire.
o Monitor and assist the buddy to ensure the training being provided is to the highest standard.
* Monitor and keep accurate the UKG Learning, skills matrix for all employees assigned to your area of the business.
* Manage and control training administration and the submission of training via UKG Learning.
* Ensure that your team are only assigned to machines that they are trained on as per the skills matrix.
* Provide training to employees as directed by the Head of Development & Compliance including on the job, short take training.
Leadership & Management Responsibilities
* Assist the Encapsulation Assistant Manager in:
o Driving down absence by following the absence management process and procedures.
o Monitoring and managing capability across the department, coaching under performance in a supportive and encouraging manner, identifying training needs and using Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) where necessary.
o Promoting a culture of high employee engagement and motivation where the needs of the business are balanced with the needs of individuals.
o Organising tasks and setting goals for the team to achieve the departmental targets and that of the wider INW Bee Health and INW company.
o Being a leadership ambassador to the vision & values of INW Bee Health, championing what good looks like.
o Attending, in the absence of the Encapsulation Assistant Manager, PDCA/SQDCP/Planning Meetings/NPD and EPD Meetings.
* Take full ownership of the Return to Work Interview process and the updating of UGK system.
* Responsible for teams reviews and performance appraisals including regularity reviewing of performance in line with the skills matrix / training position.
* Develop strong interdepartmental relationships across all departments at INW Bee Health to ensure best practice is observed throughout the department.
* Manage the day to day needs of the department including holiday management, capability management, probation and appraisal reviews.
Planning & Improvement Responsibilities
* Assist the Encapsulation Assistant Manager in:
o Communicating with the planning department to ensure that the weekly plan is achievable and any issues that may arise are dealt with and planned accordingly for the week ahead.
o Carrying out regular skills gap analysis across the department to identify skills gaps and requirements to help plan and inform future requirements and internal progression.
o Championing the promotion and implementation of new processes across the department.
* Conduct daily reviews of planned production and staffing levels to ensure
o Necessary resources and skills are available to achieve the required targets
* Where over staffed ensure effective utilisation (1) across the wider business covering shortages, (2) additional training and/or (3) deep cleaning of working areas.
* Produce and provide a comprehensive daily handover for the next shift, in a clear, unbiased and efficient manner.
* Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve the Manufacturing department and all related activities.
Hours Of Work
* Monday – Wednesday 6pm – 6am
* Thursday 6pm – 12 Midnight
Salary: £35,000 per annum plus bonus.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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