Manufacturing Supervisor

We have a great opportunity to join our client in Greenwich as a Manufacturing Supervisor on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will ensure the efficient running of the manufacturing line and Supervise a team to maximise people efficiency and delivery weekly output in a safe way and to the required quality.

This role has a working shift pattern with day shifts and night shifts.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• Previous supervisory or line management experience.
• Experience of managing of permanent and temporary staff.
• Experience of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Communication skills - written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills – Able to plan production schedules and monitor materials availability.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Process:

• Health of safety of staff is paramount, ensure all procedures and PPE is always followed.
• Quality of product needs to be adhered to and processes to build must be enforced. Operator audits to hit target.
• Implement and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, including process optimizations and waste reduction initiatives.
• Understand production processes and documentation & how they are used to assemble products.
• Ensure that all production orders are fully tracked, processed, and closed within the SAP system in a timely manner to maintain accurate production records and inventory control.
• Ensure all Tooling and Equipment used is correct and in good working order.
• Ensure all specs & drawings used are up to date.
• Manage departmental scrap, generating scrap notes when required, using the investigation tracking system (ITS).
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule regular equipment maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all department permits are within date.

Teamwork:

• Mentor leading hands and staff. Ensure they understand what is required.
• Build employee motivation & morale to be productive.
• Communicate effectively with departmental staff & internal customers.
• Address and resolve conflicts within the team to maintain a positive working environment.
• Develop a system “Spot Award” to recognize and reward exceptional performance, boosting team morale.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with department colleagues, staff, and support depts.

Planning and Reporting:

• Oversee the manufacture of products within the department to meet production plans, on time and to the right quality.
• Consult with Inventory Control to ensure material availability.
• Attend relevant meetings, ensuring you have relevant information.
• Maintain relevant metrics (dashboards & efficiencies).
• Keep team brief screens updated and ensure regular communication with teams.
• Monitor, manage and report teams’ performance.

Training:

• Ensure department Training Competency Records are up to date.
• Ensure departmental training qualification/re-qualification plans are up to date.
• Consult with Training Department, as necessary.
• Encourage and implement cross-training programs to increase workforce flexibility and resilience.
• Conduct & record yearly training reviews with departmental staff.

HSEQ:

• Maintain a valid RISK & COSHH assessment folders.
• Conduct yearly assessment reviews.
• Ensure PPE is available.
• Ensure company H&S policy is applied & ensure staff behave in a safe manner.
• Ensure monitoring of staff compliance with the HSE rules.
• Ensure Departmental health safety checks are conducted on time and equipment is labelled where required.
• Ensure Hazardous Waste is removed from the area in a timely fashion.
• Report all Accidents & Near Misses in a timely manner to HSE Department.
• Enforce & adhere to local clean area rules (ESD, Washing hands etc.).
• Deal with non-compliance.
• Ensure ESD Protocols are followed by departmental staff.
• Ensure infrastructure is in place.
• Ensure department product paperwork/SAP is correctly completed.
• Respond to product quality issues in a timely manner.
• Lead improvements & assist in improvement implementation.
• Record departmental efficiency data for manager reports.

Administrative:

• Dealing with departmental personnel issues (holidays, sickness, timekeeping, grievances).
• Manage departmental timesheets.
• Raise all relevant production software accounts for staff.
• Assisting with recruitment campaigns and attending interview panels if required helping towards the recruitment process.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive salary, healthcare, medical insurance, 3% bonus and availability of overtime.