Production Shift Supervisor
Department: Operations
Location: Kidderminster
Reports To: Production Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Shift Premium: £3.21 per hour
Shift Hours: 22:00 to 06:00
Team Size: 50 technicians
Latham & Bond HR are supporting our client, a tier-one automotive supplier, in recruiting for a Shift Supervisor. The role will involve managing and overseeing the night shift operations to ensure that production targets are met while also maintaining safety standards, lean practices, and the efficient management of a team of 50 technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work with production management to meet production plans and ensure smooth operations.
2. Led and oversaw a team of 50 technicians, ensuring alignment with KPIs, Lean practices, 5S, and safety regulations.
3. Handle people management tasks, including performance, absence, and timekeeping, in collaboration with Human Resources.
4. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through KPI tracking, CCARs, scorecards, and workgroup boards.
5. Ensure manning levels and skills meet business needs, including controlling holidays.
6. Report machine and equipment malfunctions to support departments.
7. Work closely with tea...