Manufacturing/Production Supervisor
The successful candidate will learn every aspect of the manufacturing process and will then be responsible for setting out, standardizing, and documenting all operating procedures to roll out to the wider manufacturing team.
The role will revert to a supervisory position with promotion and play a leading role in driving continuous improvements across the manufacturing function.
Role Description:
This essential role will involve learning every aspect of the manufacturing process, the practices, processes, and procedures, along with being actively trained on all aspects of plant and equipment. Once successfully trained, the role will switch to a trainer role whereby the skills and expertise gained over the first 3 months are rolled out with documented standard operating procedures to the wider manufacturing operative team. Building training programs and training matrices while continuing to develop and improve the manufacturing process in all aspects associated with the manufacturing process.
Once the experience, knowledge, and expertise are broadened through training to the day shift manufacturing operatives, further recruitment will take place for the afternoon shift pattern, and the role will continue the training for the afternoon manufacturing operatives. This will be followed by a further training rollout to a night shift team, and after full manufacturing capabilities are seen across a 3 shift, 24/5 operation.
Hours of Work:
* 8.00am – 5.00pm (Initial training – Day shift)
* 6.00am – 2.00pm (Day Shift)
* 2.00pm – 10.00pm (Afternoon shift)
* 10.00pm – 6.00am (Night Shift)
Shift Pattern:
* 0 – 3 months Training (Day shift)
* 3 – 6 months Train the trainer operative (Day shift)
* 6 – 9 months Train the trainer operative (Afternoon shift)
* 9 – 12 months Train the trainer operative (Night Shift)
* 12+ months Established member of the manufacturing supervisor team
What do you need?
* Quality Focused
* Production / manufacturing focused
* Strong people skills
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams
* Time management, hands-on ability, and the ability to lead by example – trainer / supervisor
* Excellent written / verbal communicator who can gain the trust of colleagues
* Proven supervisory traits, with a personal desire to advance to supervisory / management level within the next 1 – 2 years
Experience required:
* Metal fabrication – cutting, bending, welding etc.
* MIG welding
* Forklift Trucks
* Automation hardware – ABB systems
IT Skills:
* Microsoft Office package
* ERP systems
* Production planning software packages
* Ability to generate Standard Operating Procedures
* Ability to generate Employee Training Programs / Training Metrics
* Ability to generate internal KPIs – Track, Monitor, Target and improve
What’s in it for you?
* 40-hour shift pattern Monday-Friday (days, afternoons, and nights on a 3-week rotation)
* Competitive starting salary and benefits package
* Excellent progression opportunities to Supervisory/Management level within 1-2 years
* Private healthcare after 12 months of service (teeth, glasses, and physio)
* Modern facilities with breakout areas
* Free onsite parking
* Cycle to Work, Pension Scheme, and Onsite Gym
* 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days + Bank Holidays with service
Due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us in three weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,712.00-£28,340.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
Experience:
* Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
Work remotely:
* No
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