Production Supervisor
Job Description
Production SupervisorASL Technical are proud to be working with a valued and preferred customer to recruit a Production Supervisor to join a busy and growing manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional to step into a key leadership role overseeing shop floor operations, team performance, and continuous improvement activities.andnbsp;The Role
- As Production Supervisor, you will support the Production Manager in overseeing daily operations within a designated production area. You will play a crucial role in ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
- You will lead, motivate and develop a production team, ensuring customer requirements are met and operational goals around productivity, delivery, and cost are achieved.
- Supervise day-to-day production activities to ensure operational targets are met.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of production employees, ensuring clear direction and high performance.
- Train, mentor and induct new employees and temporary staff in line with company procedures.
- Ensure Health andamp; Safety standards and PPE requirements are maintained across the shop floor.
- Monitor production schedules, allocate work and manage priorities to deliver production plans.
- Maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Work closely with other shift supervisors to ensure effective production handovers.
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials and consumables to support production demand.
- Maintain and report machine utilisation, working with production planning to achieve 80%+ utilisation.
- Manage absence levels and support employee welfare in line with company procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and operational performance.
- Produce and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and work instructions.
- Act as the main point of contact when the Production Manager is off-site and make operational decisions accordingly.
- Previous experience in a Production Supervisor or Team Leader role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- A proactive approach to Health andamp; Safety, quality and operational standards.
- Experience managing production plans, resources and shift performance.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of ISO standards and risk assessment processes.
- Experience working with automation, assembly or packaging operations.
- First Aid qualification (St Johnandrsquo;s Ambulance or equivalent).
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business.
- Key leadership role with real impact on production performance.
- Supportive management team and opportunities for development.