Production Supervisor

A great opportunity has arisen for a hands-on production supervisor to join one of the leading manufacturers in the sustainable power industry.

Job Description:

• The supervision and allocation of work to the teams of fitters, testers, fabricators, panel wirers and stock handlers.
• Hands on support with fitting and production duties as and when required
• Reporting and resolving production issues
• Checking works orders prior to commencement to ensure that all production environments are fulfilled
• Proof reading engineering drawings
• Checking the quality of work of others
• Completing and maintaining paperwork
• Maintaining accurate and up to date training records
• Providing support and guidance to team members
• Input and compliance with Continuous Improvement, Quality and Health and Safety

Beneficial Skills / Experience:

• Team Leader/Supervisory experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment
• Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities
• Experience of working within the power industry
• The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings
• Good numerical skills
• Experience in a LEAN Manufacturing Environment / Good understanding of LEAN Principles
• Good leadership competencies with the ability to engage and motivate others
• Can demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving
• Be able to communicate efficiently both written and verbal at all levels and ensure communications are clear and understood
• Apprenticed and/or Mechanical or electrical qualification preferred
• Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel
• Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible approach

Additional Details:

• Salary is negotiable based on experience
• Nine-day fortnight - every other Friday off - days only
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Company profit share scheme (paid quarterly)
• Healthcare & well-being scheme
• 3 x salary death in service
• Pension
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave
• EV scheme and on-site chargers
• Parking on site