Manufacturing Supervisor - London - up to 50,000 DOE + Shift Allow. + Ex. Benefits - Permanent
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Supervisor is to oversee the efficient running of a highly regulated manufacturing line, ensuring high-quality production while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production processes, team leadership, and a dedication to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety:
- Enforce strict adherence to health & safety procedures, ensuring staff wear appropriate PPE and comply with regulations.
- Conduct regular risk and COSHH assessments, reporting incidents, and enforcing safety protocols.
Production & Quality:
- Oversee production processes, ensuring adherence to standards and conducting audits to meet quality targets.
- Track and manage production orders using SAP, while coordinating maintenance and driving process improvements.
- Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on waste reduction and efficiency.
Team Leadership:
- Provide strong leadership to the team, mentoring staff and leading by example in health and safety practices.
Planning & Reporting:
- Monitor and manage production to meet targets and deadlines, ensuring quality remains high.
- Report on team performance, maintaining relevant metrics and communicating effectively during meetings.
Training & Development:
- Maintain up-to-date training records and promote cross-training.
Administrative:
- Manage timesheets, recruitment support, and personnel issues.
Must Haves:
- Proven experience managing teams and delivering against targets, with examples of success.
- Strong background in health & safety, prioritising team safety and product quality.
- Openness to a day/night 2 week shift rotation.
- Minimum of 3 years in a relevant production or supervisory role, ideally with a technical background.
- Experience in a high regulated manufacturing environment demonstrating proficiency in quality-driven processes and improvements (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Leadership skills, with the ability to shape a team while maintaining high performance.
- Good communicator with a firm, personable approach.
- Focus on individual achievements - we're interested in what you have done, not just the team
How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at (phone number removed).