Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor – £47,460 + Annual Bonus + 33 Days holiday + Pension + Private Medical + Career Progression!

The Company:

We are working with a market leader within the manufacturing, who are experiencing significant growth. They have a clear path for future company growth and as such are looking to add two Production Supervisors to their team in Doncaster.

You will be joining a team of experienced industry professionals with a chance to progress your career within a growing business with an excellent brand reputation.

The Role:

Working on a rotating shift pattern of days (phone number removed) / afternoons (14.15 - 22.30) and leading a team of 20 (via x 4 direct reports), the Production Supervisor will deliver safe, on-time, and right-first-time production output for the assigned shift by leading people, optimising processes, and resolving issues in real time.

The role is accountable for achieving daily production targets, maintaining zero-harm standards, reducing defects, and driving continuous improvement that enhances cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role is working a weekly rotating shift pattern of 6.00am - 2.15pm / 2.15pm - 10.30pm (Monday to Friday).

Main Responsibilities:

• Drive team performance to consistently meet or exceed shift KPIs and manage attendance/staffing levels.
• Ensuring compliance to health and safety rules and procedures and promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Ensure quality specifications are adhered to with ‘Right First Time’ approach
• Support and deliver the production plan as directed by the Production Manager.
• Effective supervision of areas under your responsibility.
• Reporting production progress through the chain of command and to the wider team.
• Monitor and plan holidays to ensure cover is provided in line with the production plan.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times where required. & ensure section areas are safe and free from obstructions.
• Support Section Leaders with Risk Assessments, Safe systems of work and competency training.
• In conjunction with Managers/Section Leaders assist, develop, implement a safety culture to include tool box meetings, hazzbase reporting etc.
• Prepare shift rotas and ensure manning levels are adequate as per production plan.
• Assist and support the Production Manager in maintaining performance metrics KPI’s.
• Conduct shop floor audits to verify that improvements are sustained.
• Assist with developing training needs of the department as required.
• Assist with kaizen events. Identify opportunities for waste reduction in business using lean manufacturing and quality principles to reduce waste, increase product quality and/or increase labour efficiency.
• Liaise with Maintenance department to ensure PPM and emergency maintenance is carried out.

What We Are Looking For:

The Production Supervisor will ideally have experience in a similar role within a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering organisation and be a forward-thinking individual with attention to detail.

Ideally you will be/have:

• Proven ability todeliver operational targets in a production environment.
• Diploma or qualification in a supervisory capacity is of benefit
• Experience of managing a team.
• IOSH managing safely.
• Experience leading teams to achieve measurable performance improvements.
• Strong capability in data analysis and performance tracking.
• Effective communicator with the ability to drive accountability at all levels.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience, a proactive problem solver.

What is On Offer:

The Production Supervisor will receive a competitive basic salary of £47,460. You will be joining a business in growth mode and receive the following benefits:

• Annual Bonus
• Enhanced Company Pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Private Medical
• Free parking
• Career Progression Opportunities in a growing business!