Job description
Rewards and Benefits on Offer
A day shift role, with condensed hours, so you only work Monday to Thursday and then 3 days off.
Working with a highly innovative marketing leading company
A varied and interesting role
A widely recognised and acknowledged industry leading company culture
A permanent position, with excellent long term career prospects.
An immediate start date
On-site parking
MTrec’s New Client Opportunity
Our client is an established, highly prestigious, and successful blue-chip manufacturing company based in the Cramlington area. They are now looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join their team full time permanent basis. The role is a hands-on supervisory role that manages the flow of work through the shop floor at optimum efficiency, to make sure the highest quality standards are adhered to. If you meet the person specification for the role, please apply below.
The job you will be doing
Management of a team of approximately 10-12 direct reports
Work with colleagues in other departments to ensure the flow of work to and from the shop floor area is at optimum efficiency
Issuing work to team members, and ensuring it is complete to the standard in a timely manner
Attend daily Production meetings and work with colleagues across departments to solve production issues raised proactively
Support the Product Development team in building quotations
Assessing needs for raw materials on a twice weekly basis, ordering to meet the requirements of the jobs detailed in the production plan
Ensure that production meets quality standards and customer satisfaction
Ensure that the production floor is safe and clean, and that employees adhere to safety standards such as good practice in machine usage, maintaining safety check records and adherence to PPE
Provide guidance to production team members, managing attendance, holidays and, with support from management and HR, dealing with any issues that arise
Communicate with other departments to ensure effective production, and communicate with the team to deliver shift briefs
Ensure strong processes are in place that provide a consistent high standard of Health and Safety in the working environment including areas such as PPE and machine checks
Act as a mentor and coach ‘in the minute’ as well as organise focused training to improve quality and efficiency with a specific focus on developing a culture of multi skilling across the 3 areas of the business. Ensure all training records are maintained in an effective system that enables regular updating
Work with the production manager and other teams to suggest and implement ways to improve production efficiency and safety
About You
Previous experience as a Production Supervisor is essential.
A background working in a high value engineering and assembly environment is essential. You will have worked with precision engineered components, ensuring the highest quality of products and standards at all times.
Experience of developing and implementing a number of continuous improvement projects.
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
IT proficiency with systems such as Excel
Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines
Can lead and influence a team
Quality focused with a keen eye for detail
Positive can-do attitude, responsible and reliable
Flexible and positive approach to attendance and timekeeping