Production Team Leader

Production Supervisor, Larkhall, 28,560

We are recruiting for a Production Supervisor to work at our clients' site in Larkhall.

What you'll be doing:

As a Production Supervisor you'll play a key role in supporting production operations, with responsibilities including:

• Leading the team to deliver the daily production plan and the department KPI's
• Communicating shift production targets and objectives to the team at shift start as well as ensuring an effective handover completed at shift changeover
• Ensuring quality of product maintained to both internal and customer standards
• Actively manage and drive H&S performance within the team
• Ensuring all direct reports comply with internal procedures including work instructions, use of equipment, product quality, housekeeping and 5S
• Identify training needs and ensure all relevant training completed
• Identify opportunities for improvement within production areas utilising activities such as Gemba Walks, 5S Audits, Process Audits, Waste Walks etc.
• Ensuring all direct reports comply with company policies and procedures such as break times, start / finish times, absence reporting, holiday management and overtime
• Ensure prompt action taken on all quality issues
• Organising the supply of materials and any related documentation
• Managing team performance; providing coaching to ensure operator excellence

What you can expect:

• Working a three-shift rotational pattern - Back Shift, Early Shift and Night Shift
• No weekends unless it's overtime - standard shifts all worked Monday to Friday
• Permanent job with regular overtime paid at great rates
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive pension scheme
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Investment in training & development

What we're looking for

• Experience of leading, developing and engaging a high performing team within a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Resilience and self-motivation with a genuine drive for achieving production targets
• Experience of championing continuous improvement methodologies within a manufacturing setting
• Good IT skills with an ability to use data to interpret action required
• A solid work history
• An enthusiastic can-do attitude

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

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