Production Supervisor

 

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary: £35k 
Reports to: Head of Operations

A manufacturing company that specialised in bespoke products for an array of industries, including aerospace, defense, and FMCG, is hiring a Production Supervisor to join the team and perform the following: 

• Ensure that all production staff complies with H&S procedures, including ensuring that control measures are met in full and conducting frequent safety audits. 
• Define and implement team communication plans to share the performance status
• Make sure that the QA targets are met and checks are undertaken accurately and on time
• Complete agreed production plan in full and on time
• Communicate the production requirements to the team on a daily basis
• Complete daily reporting on production KPIs and develop reporting improvements
• Develop standard operating procedures to define best practices and support training
• Identify areas of improvement relating to the cost of material
• Develop and coach the production teams to use problem-solving techniques, as well as recommend improvements to equipment, processes, and procedures
• Use Lean manufacturing tools
• Working with others outside the department if required
• Conduct return to work interviews, disciplinary, and grievance hearings in accordance with company policy

About you:

• You are a confident leader with good communication skills 
• Organised and good with time management
• Interpersonal skills that motivate and inspire colleagues
• Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing tools
• Strong problem-solving abilities seeking permanent corrective actions to prevent repeat problems
• Experience working and managing in an ISO environment 
• Good understanding of production KPIs with target-oriented thinking
• Knowledge of CRM and ERP business systems

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and a can-do attitude 
• Team player
• Able to motivate others to achieve goals
• Committed to equality and diversity
• Adaptable
• Ambitious

Click apply or speak with Zak Brindle at zak.brindle@kensingtonconsulting.co.uk or call on 01257 244745