Production Supervisor

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom dnata Catering UK Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the UK's leading airline caterer. We have a need to fill our vacancy for a Production Supervisor at our London Heathrow (Heston) site.

If you have a passion for aviation or if this sector is of any interest to you and you have experience in working in a supervisory role, then this role may be of interest to you.


Role Purpose
A Production Supervisor ensures the smooth running of processes on a production floor.

Their duties include overseeing routine production activities, troubleshooting and solving issues that arise on a production floor and ensuring a safe and clean production workspace.

Production Supervisors are responsible for the on-time and efficient delivery of quality products on a production floor. These professionals continuously monitor and improve production processes to ensure maximum output, cost efficiency and safe working conditions. A large part of the job involves the training and management of a production team. Production Supervisors plan work schedules provide guidance for production team members and take disciplinary action when needed.

They also report on a team's performance to a Production Manager and make recommendations regarding ways to improve employee efficiency and job satisfaction.


What you'll be doing


The duties of a Production Supervisor differ depending on factors like the industry and the size of a manufacturing company.

Those who work for smaller manufacturers typically have a wider range of responsibilities, which may include tasks that a Production Manager would normally handle.

In generally, the day-to-day tasks of a Production Supervisor include:

  • Ensuring that production processes are in line with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Accurately completing all necessary documentation for regulatory compliance.
  • Informing a production team of preferred occupational health and safety practices.
  • Communicating expectations to production team members and evaluating their performance.
  • Implementing relevant emergency response procedures during emergency situations.
  • Regularly checking the machinery and checkpoints to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
  • Compiling reports about production and providing management with updates.
  • Managing the repair or replacement of faulty production equipment.
  • Ensuring all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly.

What you'll have:


Apart from monitoring the equipment and goods on a production floor, Production Supervisors interact with people throughout their working day.

The job involves building effective work relationships with other departments, reporting to management and overseeing a production team, so Production Supervisors must have excellent interpersonal skills.

A successful Production Supervisor will also have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong ability to actively listen to stakeholders and clearly verbalize ideas and action plans.
  • Excellent organizational skills to plan production schedules and ensure the availability of necessary materials and equipment.
  • Strong analytical skills to determine problems within the production process and take appropriate action.
  • Good timemanagement skills to minimize downtime and ensure a team works efficiently.
  • The ability to cope with pressure and make sound decisions quickly.
  • A good understanding of health and safety regulations

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role within the food industry (desirable)

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