Production Supervisor

**Main Purpose of

the Role

** To manage production resources in an efficient, effective and safe manner to produce high-quality products in compliance with the prevailing quality standards whilst meeting schedule requirements. Productivity, discipline, pace, cost, compliance and H&S are critical accountable success factors in

the role

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Responsibilities

/ Tasks:** **Line Management / Supervision:** • Management of Production Team and other employees to ensure pace and quality standards are met • Ensure the workforce is appropriately skilled and are regularly reviewed for skill, effort and attitude. Where there is an issue coach and mentor the individual. • Complete Personal Development Plans and agree training requirements for subordinates • Conduct disciplinary hearings and/or act as investigating officer as necessary. • Work with ME’s / QE’s and other resources to ensure the line is balanced and daily targets are met. • Ensure operator discipline including bell to bell working, and that H&S protocols are adhered to at all times. • Effectively manage overtime and ensure standards are met in line with regular working hours. • Ensure adherence to Work Instructions/Drawings and where unclear seek guidance • Deputise for the Production Manager at times of absence or unavailability **Health & Safety:** • Ensuring H&S compliance by; positively intervening and providing corrective guidance at the point of work where HS&E standards are not being met. • Assisting the area senior management to improve cultural aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental and meet annual KPI’s- AFR, ASR and reductions in accident and incidents • Control distribution and allocation of PPE, consumables and tools • To support and participate in risk assessments as required and to support and raise Hazard Identification reports (near misses) helping the reduction in accident levels. • Keep the workplace tidy and organised ensuring targeted 6S standards are met at all times • Ensure assistance with accident and near miss investigations. • Ensure to work in accordance with information, instruction and training • Manage consumables ensuring issues are controlled and wastage avoided _A reasonable amount of overtime is required to cover shifts/rotas as expected._ _This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your role_ **Person Specification:** • Ability to work under own initiative • Thorough knowledge of relevant processes and able to carry out quality audits • Experience in supervising a team • Strong Leadership of the team • Good communication skills • Working knowledge of systems – Chess, Quality Systems, T&A, MPS, Change Notes, etc • Ability to utilise and analyse software tools such as efficiency trackers, standard work, block plans to enable schedule adherence and meet productivity targets • Health and Safety qualified and able to carry out risk assessments, Hazard ID etc • Facilitate staff development – probationary reviews/ appraisals/return to work etc • Good IT skills – communication, spreadsheets, presentations • Able to read drawings and impact on production • NPI process knowledge including routine changes and NSO’s • Lean Manufacturing basics -Problem solving techniques, A3 reporting, visual management, 6S • Project Management – able to plan, organise and lead projects