Production Supervisor

Job Reference: WM – 2859

Location: Suffolk

Salary: £Excellent

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Production Supervisor – Job Summary:

We’re supporting our client, a leading global Cable Management manufacturer based in Suffolk, who are looking for a Production Supervisor to join their growing team. The successful Production Supervisor will have experience of Production, Scheduling and reporting.

Salary:                         £Excellent

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Suffolk

Job Start date:            ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage shift resource, production and support activities
  • Ensure that production schedules are adhered to efficiently
  • Responsible for running of production extrusion lines and associated equipment, in line with company and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain factory health and safety standards and compliance
  • Monitor and report on Production KPIs and metrics to ensure targets are achieved
  • Performance management of production team
  • Development and delivery of training plans for production staff
  • Responsible for shop floor cleanliness and organisation utilising 5S methodology
  • Monitor production stock and inventory and report on work in progress
  • Ensure all relevant production data is entered into the company SAP ERP systems accurately in real time

About You:

  • Modern apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent in relevant discipline is desirable.
  • Typically, 4+ years working in a Production environment.
  • Good knowledge of production machinery, equipment or similar continuous process.
  • Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and techniques
  • Proven track record in people development and mentoring
  • Hands-on and leads by example
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills that clearly convey information and ideas.
  • Strong team player, working across departments to achieve business goals
  • Proficient in the use of MRP systems such as SAP with supporting IT skills in Excel and Word
  • Ability to analyse and resolve technical problems at root cause
  • Takes responsibility – Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) for one’s work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate.
  • Encourages others to take responsibility – Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility; does not accept others’ denial of responsibility without questioning.

Job Application:

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