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Production Supervisor

On-site in Plymouth·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Plymouth
Contract
Permanent

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Thorough knowledge of relevant processes and able to carry out quality audits
  • Experience in supervising a team
  • Strong Leadership of the team
  • Good communication skills
  • Working knowledge of systems - Chess, Quality Systems, T&A, MPS, Change Notes, etc
  • Ability to utilise and analyse software tools such as efficiency trackers, standard work, block plans to enable schedule adherence and meet productivity targets
  • Health and Safety qualified and able to carry out risk assessments, Hazard ID etc
  • Facilitate staff development - probationary reviews/ appraisals/return to work etc
  • Good IT skills - communication, spreadsheets, presentations
  • Able to read drawings and impact on production
  • NPI process knowledge including routine changes and NSO's
  • Lean Manufacturing basics -Problem solving techniques, A3 reporting, visual management, 6S
  • Project Management - able to plan, organise and lead projects

The role

**Main Purpose of the Role:**

To manage production resources in an efficient, effective and safe manner to produce high-quality products in compliance with the prevailing quality standards whilst meeting schedule requirements. Productivity, discipline, pace, cost, compliance and H&S are critical accountable success factors in the role.

What you'll do

**Responsibilities / Tasks:**

**Line Management / Supervision:**

  • Management of Production Team and other employees to ensure pace and quality standards are met
  • Ensure the workforce is appropriately skilled and are regularly reviewed for skill, effort and attitude. Where there is an issue coach and mentor the individual.
  • Complete Personal Development Plans and agree training requirements for subordinates
  • Conduct disciplinary hearings and/or act as investigating officer as necessary.
  • Work with ME's / QE's and other resources to ensure the line is balanced and daily targets are met.
  • Ensure operator discipline including bell to bell working, and that H&S protocols are adhered to at all times.
  • Effectively manage overtime and ensure standards are met in line with regular working hours.
  • Ensure adherence to Work Instructions/Drawings and where unclear seek guidance
  • Deputise for the Production Manager at times of absence or unavailability

**Health & Safety:**

  • Ensuring H&S compliance by; positively intervening and providing corrective guidance at the point of work where HS&E standards are not being met.
  • Assisting the area senior management to improve cultural aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental and meet annual KPI's- AFR, ASR and reductions in accident and incidents
  • Control distribution and allocation of PPE, consumables and tools
  • To support and participate in risk assessments as required and to support and raise Hazard Identification reports (near misses) helping the reduction in accident levels.
  • Keep the workplace tidy and organised ensuring targeted 6S standards are met at all times
  • Ensure assistance with accident and near miss investigations.
  • Ensure to work in accordance with information, instruction and training
  • Manage consumables ensuring issues are controlled and wastage avoided

_A reasonable amount of overtime is required to cover shifts/rotas as expected._

_This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your role_

Additional information

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