Production Supervisor

We are recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join a global manufacturer of fencing and gates at their premises in Stoke reporting into the Fabrication Manager.

This is a newly created full time permanent role, working Monday to Thursday 7.30-4pm and Fridays 7.30-3pm offering a salary of £30-35k per annum plus benefits as below!

As Production Supervisor you will be leading a team of approx. 50 production staff including machine operators and welders to ensure the effective delivery of all production processes whilst improving quality and productivity using a hands on approach to your role. Your main duties will include:

• Ensure all employees use safe working practices at all times
• Work with manager to assess and maintain all scheduled H&S activities
• Implement H&S improvements as appropriate
• Identify and report all H&S issues in a timely manner
• Increase and promote awareness of H&S within the department
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
• Ensure all new starters are fully inducted and trained for the required tasks
• Ensure all operatives are following appropriate Safe Standards of Working
• Ensure required quality standards are maintained
• Implement and maintain appropriate welding standards
• Ensure all quality checks are carried out and recorded correctly
• Develop, implement & maintain productivity KPI’s with the team
• Regularly review production performance with team members
• Seek and implement best practice for production processes
• Manage department schedule and production plan
• Effectively manage manning levels to achieve required output
• Collate and report department performance
• Understand the changing needs of staff
• Identify appropriate development and training for direct reports
• Report all maintenance issues in a timely manner

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• Strong experience in a Supervisor/ Assistant Manager role within a production/ manufacturing environment is essential
• Excellent people management skills with proven coaching and mentoring skills
• Confident in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) as well as ERP systems
• Adaptable and flexible in your approach, with the ability to organize, multi-task and priortise
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Benefits Include:

• 33 Days Annual Leave inc Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (after probation period)
• Share Save scheme
• Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)
• Free Parking
• Training & Development Opportunities

Please apply today or call us to discuss this Production Supervisor role in more detail!