Production Supervisor
Location: Woking
Salary: £35-40K
Production Supervisor required to work for a specialist Engineering and manufacturing business based in Woking. You will be an experienced and hands-on supervisor who is used to managing a diverse team of fitters and assembly technicians. Working predominantly within the mechanical sector, you will be highly knowledgeable around the activities involving welding, fabrication, machined parts, sheet metal, and working to bespoke engineering drawings. All products are taken from concept through to assembly and shipping to customers from the head office base in Woking.
As Production Supervisor, you will wear many hats and be involved with all teams including sales, design, account management, and liaising directly with customers regarding their orders, whether it be status updates or discussions about issues, enhancements, or improvements to the products within production.
Key Tasks:
1. Support the Production Manager in driving the team to meet monthly targets and monitoring production output.
2. Resolve day-to-day issues and establish guidelines and processes to prevent future issues.
3. Complete Purchase Orders for items being sent to the paint shop and platers.
4. Order materials from the Purchasing Team where required.
5. Report factory performance results to both team members and the Production Manager.
6. Maintain quality service and manufacturing of high-quality products by establishing and enforcing the organization's standards.
7. Ensure areas are organized using 5S and all equipment is serviced for availability and performance.
8. Enforce process adherence and a structured approach to continuous improvement.
9. Lead team briefs and toolbox talks daily and attend Contract Review Meetings in the absence of the Production Manager.
10. Display a positive attitude and provide hands-on support on builds to meet deadlines.
11. Work closely with other areas of the business to ensure all teams have the required parts to maintain a steady workflow.
12. Monitor employee absence, complete Return to Work interviews, and conduct investigations where necessary.
13. Collaborate with the Production Manager to ensure effective introduction of new products.
14. Liaise with management regarding quality issues related to customer requirements (NCR) & supplier performance (ISO9001).
Key Skills:
1. Able to be hands-on and motivate others.
2. Managing production tasks and meeting deadlines.
3. Strong organization and efficiency, work ethic, and time management skills.
4. Electrical or mechanical engineering knowledge.
5. Ability to read CAD or technical drawings.
6. Experience in a production environment.
7. Ideally A-level qualification/HNC/equivalent or previous experience in this role.
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details, please contact Nathan Woakes on (phone number removed) or submit your CV. Alternatively, apply to this advert!
Proactive also offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone suited to this position, please contact Proactive with their details. If they are placed by Proactive, you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr