Production Supervisor

Our client, a reputable manufacturing company based in Newhouse is seeking a Shift Production Supervisor at our BRC Depot in **Newhouse** to join their team on a permanent basis.

**Mission**

Direct the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines to ensure production
volume, cost and wastage targets are met within quality, environment, health and safety standards
Relations

Depot Manager Production Manager Contracts
Planning Maintenance Quality
Sales Foreman Team Leaders
Production Operators Contractors Customers
Visitors Health and Safety

**Key Figures**
LTA (%) Production productivity (TPMH) Scrap wastage (%)
Labour costs (£) Quality/customer complaints Transport utilisation (%)

**Accountabilities**

Control production activities, material flow and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and
production schedules of the assigned production line(s)
- Prioritise production based on current manning levels
- Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations
- Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
- Manage production activity based on current sales volume
- Advise key stakeholders on production levels and activities
- Ensure the supply of prefab steel to meet daily production targets
- Allocate production activity by capacity and manning capabilities
- Lead production meetings to communicate and allocate production activity
- Utilise lean manufacturing techniques to maximise productivity and efficiencies focussing on
continuous improvement -e.g. OEE, control of accidents/incidents, scrap levels, down time, TQM
including 5S implementation, 5S audit scores, SCRA completion

Ensure compliance of standards
- Ensure operators are trained in standard operating procedures
- Ensure HSQE compliance to company and legal requirements
- Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practises and
take corrective action where appropriate
- Manage the implementation of Personal Safety Action Plans

Participate in risk assessments

Lead accident investigations

Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures

Perform quality inspections

Investigate customer complaints to identify deviations

Implement new processes and procedures to counteract deviations

Ensure production complies with relevant British Standards

Contribute to CARES 18001 audit

Manage stock take

Conduct toolbox talks

Manage and supervise assigned production line(s)

Liaise with maintenance to arrange machine services, plan preventative maintenance and repair stoppage issues

Minimise the disruption of equipment and size changes to ensure

Review production figures and activities to create and implement process improvements

Implement and maintain TQM standards

**Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards**

Complete induction, on boarding and probationary reviews in a timely manner

Evaluate individuals' performance and set objectives for the future

Conduct Performance reviews within timescales

Manage poor performance

Manage attendance and timekeeping

Conduct Investigations, Disciplinary and Grievance procedures in line with company policy

Ensure HR and Payroll are provided with data and documentation as and when required

Seek advice from HR, Occupational Health or other support agencies e.g. ACAS, EEF

Miscellaneous or ad hoc business requirements

Manage specific projects or undertake specific project activity as determined by the business or line manager

Travel to specific locations in order to undertake role requirements as required

Represent your function or business at meetings or events as required

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.