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Kinetic PLC
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 20 days
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE8 1RD, England
£38,000 - £46,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Kinetic Recruitment is seeking a Production Superintendent for a manufacturing facility in Gateshead.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and managing teams within manufacturing or engineering environments.
- The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per year and requires flexibility in working hours.
- Key responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, managing supervision, and driving production improvements.
- Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills.
This is a full time position, primarily on a day shift however flexibility is needed for the role as you may be required to work at other times at short notice depending on business needs.
Production Superintendent roles and responsibilities:
Learn specialised manufacturing processes used within the business.
Once trained, have the ability to switch from role to role as production and manning demands.
Carry out Safety inspections, risk assessments and develop company SOP's & COP's.
Drive housekeeping improvements in all areas.
Look for and develop production and quality improvements in all areas.
Lead improvement teams/projects.
Manage section Supervision to ensure shift reports, safety inspections and operator checklists are completed on time.
Work to achieve agreed daily production plan in line with agreed company KPIs.
Weekly report of planned verses actual performance based on safety, quality on time delivery and cost.
Liaise with purchasing on the buying of materials.
Liaise with machine shop on weekly returns and management of stock yard.
Act as a mentor/champion to develop people & production management skills of Supervisors.
Carry out investigations where employees conduct, performance or attendance is sub-standard. Liaise with the Management and HR on matters of discipline.
Perform employee appraisals.
Flexibility to cover holidays, absence and unforeseen circumstances is required along with additional hours from time to time to meet the departmental goals & KPIs.
Carry out any reasonable request that is within your skill set and experience.
Skills and Experience:
Proven experience leading and managing teams within manufacturing or engineering environments.
Experience working within a heavy engineering would be beneficial.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communications skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience please apply via the link provided.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
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