Job Description
FOUNDRY SUPERVISOR
SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Progress Rail are looking to recruit a Foundry Supervisor to manage the day to day activities of Melting and casting, whilst maintaining a hands on approach, concentrating on safety, quality and the environment and production.
THE ROLE:
As a Foundry Supervisor you will be required to:
* Ensure that the employees understand and work safely at all times and are adequately trained for the work. Concentrating on housekeeping, safe working instruction training and continual improvement.
* Ensure that safety and environmental requirements are met and that employees work to the Company procedures and legislation by fostering a safety first approach to undertaking work.
* Brief the team on a regular basis and promote effective communication and flow of ideas to enhance the business operations
* Ensure quality standards are met and improved where possible
* Increase the operational efficiency of the individuals and team
* Allocation of work to individuals in accordance with the production schedule ensuring on time completion
* Assist in the development of team members and ensure discipline is maintained and the rules are enforced where appropriate
* Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
* Communicate with other departments and expedite service, information and materials
* Assist with production improvements and budgetary changes as required
* Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
* Solves production problems at local level and continuously improves all areas of production
* Assists in the planning & training of a multi-skilled workforce
* Understands and acts on the training needs of self and others
* Ensures that employees work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
* Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
* Ensures that inductions, risk assessments and method statements are in place where necessary
* Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
* Organises environmental waste disposal
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Foundry Supervisor:
* A background within a Foundry or similar environment is essential
* Prior experience of all Foundry processes
* Problem solving approach and ability to formulate and “sell” ideas for change
* Previous supervisory experience desirable
* Excellent Communication skills to liaise at all levels in order to develop procedures to improve productivity
* Knowledge of ISO standards and procedural requirements
* Environmental awareness and waste control training as required
BENEFITS:
* Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
* Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
* Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
* 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
* Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution and 5% employee
* As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
* Access to employee discounts hub
* Discounted healthcare cash plan
* Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
* Various employee recognition schemes
Additional Information