Production Supervisor
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Website Mazak
Leaders in the manufacture of advanced technology solutions.
About the Job
The Company
Reporting directly to the SMD Manager the new Production Supervisor will support the leading of a team of 20 staff responsible for the Powder paint application for all of product range produced at YMUK along with being expected to foster and drive a culture of continuous, and process improvement within this department. Experience of powder application & the pre treatment process, change management along with a suitable understanding of LEAN methodology and principals will be crucial in this role.
As a line side production supervisor there is a requirement for a formal Management qualification (ILM or above) along with a requirement for further / regular training to be undertaken to support ongoing compliance to Health and Safety and Employment legislation.
Specific duties / responsibilities of this Production Supervisors role will include:
- The maintaining and improvement of Health and Safety disciplines within all work areas with a focus on suitable daily management / monitoring of related issues.
- Foster a culture of LEAN thinking and continuous improvement with a view to improving overall Productivity along with working quality standards.
- Sustain and where required establish new operational processes and standards for the powder line.
- Embed the 5s philosophy throughout the production line along with maintaining daily housekeeping routines.
- Co-ordinate stock ordering, maintain ISO & BSi standards to comply with regulations & requirements
- Control and management of Kaizen activity and continuous improvement.
- Administer company policies and procedures appropriately.
- Support the effective management of overtime and other ongoing operational costs / expenditure.
- Create & maintain production schedules which are accurate & represent the production position at all times.
- Control work flow to meet customer delivery deadlines.
Potential candidates for this Production Supervisor role should meet the following criteria:
- Previous Operations Management experience within a manufacturing ideally within a powder paint environment.
- Experience supporting process and continuous improvement projects.
- Excellent understanding of LEAN methodology, techniques and implementation.
- Project and/or change management experience.
- Strong man management skills with the ability to; lead, manage, motivate and develop a team.
- Demonstrate a data driven management methodology with a focus on the monitoring and use of appropriate KPI’s to drive process improvement.
The successful candidate can also expect the following:
- Join a successful, Worcester based, Multi-National Manufacturing company. – Excellent career potential – the company is currently expanding due to increased demand.
– Benefits that include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, 8% Company Contribution Pension, Private Health Care, 4x Death in Service, Free uniform, Free parking and also a Subsidised Restaurant on site. - Working Rotating Shifts, 5.30am-1.30pm and 2pm-10.30pm with 8pm finish on Friday.
– Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.
If this Production Supervisor role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.