Production Supervisor

We’re hiring for a Production Supervisor to join a leading engineering manufacturer of high-grade fittings at their modernised site based in Hyde, Tameside. Your role will involve supervising all shop floor employees to ensure all production expectations are met.
What’s on offer?
* £35,000 - £40,00 per annum
* Performance related bonus scheme (4% of salary)
* Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm / Friday 1:00pm finish
* Annual healthcare plan
* Christmas and Summer parties
What will you be doing as a Production Supervisor?
* Leading the department to ensure productivity targets are met in line with customer demand; supervising and motivating the team
* Acting as the main link between sales and production
* Providing a level of customer service support to the planning/sales teams
* Helping identify lean activities to ensure efficiency savings
* Liaising with all internal company departments as and when required, to ensure the smooth running of the department
* Liaising with appropriate Managers where production problems threaten effectiveness or efficiency
* Carrying out appraisals and training for direct reports
What do you need?
* Previous experience as a Production Supervisor / Team Leader / Manager
* A background within mechanical engineering is preferred but not essential
* Lean manufacturing / Kaizen experience would be advantageous
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departmental lines
* A commitment to continuous personal and professional development
If you’re looking to apply your supervisory skills in a modern engineering environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today or speak with Adam at KPJ Group for more information.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted