Production Supervisor Job in Plymouth, South West UK

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Production Supervisor is expected to lead, manage and develop a skilled team in a safe manner to achieve the production schedule, control costs and produce product to the required quality and design specification. They will drive and co-ordinate initiatives to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste and realise increased levels of productivity.


Job Responsibilities


·         Clearly communicate objectives and targets to the production team. Establish department performance standards aligned to key performance indicators. Measure and monitor performance standards and take corrective action where there is a variance. Ensure the department activities have the urgency and focus to ensure achievement of targets.

·         Ensure performance visual controls are up to date. Monitor daily, weekly or monthly performances using standard work methods and take corrective action where there is a variance. Complete a daily production review with the team leaders.

·         Develop team member’s skills and knowledge appropriate to their roles.

·         Responsible for the appropriate resource and capacity-planning forecast of the production team within the agreed budget to meet the overall manufacturing plan.

·         Complete year-end and mid year performance appraisals for team members. Endorse and review skills matrices with team members.

·         Briefing and communication to team members. Complete weekly and monthly business briefs to team and incorporate a two-way communication session with team.

·         With HR support responsible for the application of disciplinary procedure within the department up to and including written warning stage.

·         Selection and recruitment of team members using the appropriate company recruitment process.

·         Produce inputs to the manufacturing strategy and department improvement plans. This will include any annual capital spend projection.

 

Safety

 

·         Responsible for the safety and well being of all team members, visitors and contractors within the working environment.

·         Ensure all fire, security, safety and housekeeping standards are adhered to.

·         Ensure all unscheduled work, e.g. overtime, is appropriately supervised at all times. Ensure end of shift audits are carried out.

·         Support the monthly health safety review with the appropriate representatives.

·         Ensure that a comprehensive set of risk assessments are in place, up to date and reviewed on a regular basis.

·         Ensure that COSHH assessments appropriate to the department are in place, up to date and reviewed on a regular basis.

·         Take full responsibility for accident reporting and investigation for accidents that take place within the department.

·         Implement and sustain 5S initiatives in the department.


Quality

 

·         Ensure all procedures, processes and documentation is in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO14001 quality systems.

·         Ensure that any non-conformance is resolved in a timely manner using QI’s, CAR’s and 5D methodology.

·         Ensure compliance with work instructions and approved drawings.

·         Be constantly trying to improve processes and products by sponsoring a culture of continuous improvement.


Lean Manufacturing

 

·         Assist in the development and delivery of the clients Lean System strategy for the implementation of lean manufacturing in the department.

·         Build and develop a change culture to ensure the continuous improvement of people, processes and systems.

·         Ensure all team members are trained in lean techniques and are encouraged to participate fully in lean initiatives.


Experience and Qualifications

 

·         A typical Production Supervisor should possess a proven track record of success achieved in a manufacturing operations environment.

·         Ideally candidates should be qualified up to degree level but it is essential that they have a formal management qualification ideally gained in a manufacturing environment.

·         Experience of working in a low volume high complexity assembly environment is highly desirable


CVs in confidence to:

David Freeman, TQR, 5/6 The Crescent, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3AB

Tel: 01752 252533, Fax: 01752 268 581, Email: dave@tqr.co.uk