Manufacturing Supervisor

2 days ago

Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Hochiki Group Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world's most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

The late shift supervisor at Kentec is responsible for supporting all areas of Kentec production areas. They are expected to provide support/guidance to team leaders and staff. They will be an active member of the assembly team as well as their supervisor role.

Responsibilities:

  • Undergo training relevant to their supervisory duties in all areas of Kentec production areas.
  • Ensure that team leaders and staff are fulfilling their responsibilities.
  • Communicate performance targets and goals where needed.
  • Upholding Company's procedures and policies effectively.
  • Supporting team leaders to schedule work, ensuring workload requirements are met.
  • Provide ongoing, real-time feedback on employee performance where needed.
  • Communicate company updates when needed and receive and escalate feedback as necessary.
  • Assembling product as an when required.
  • Assist in resolving emergencies and issues.
  • Ensure all Health and Safety protocols in the workplace are being followed.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multiple areas.
  • A role model and mentor for team leader and staff
  • At least two years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably in assembly environments.
  • Must be able to rotate to a 08:00 to 16:30 shift within 24hours notice.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with various stakeholder levels.

This position requires a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of successfully managing teams to deliver and exceed targets. If you believe you have the drive and the ability to excel in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Specifics

  • Working hours 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Thursday. 13:00 to 20:00 on Friday
  • £10 shift allowance
  • Free Parking
  • Enhanced workplace pension scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
  • Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Internal Training
  • Company Events
  • Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway
  • Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
  • Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest-free (SmartTech)

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