Production Supervisor

• Location: SN16
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Dependent on experience

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of Sheet Metal Fabrication and Finishing Departments. This role is pivotal in supervising and supporting the production team, encouraging continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth operations within the departments.

• Help and support all production processes including bending, welding, and assembly.
• Manage and adapt to changes in priorities using proactive planning, working to the production schedule, and reporting at weekly production meetings.
• Manage daily and weekly production KPIs – Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Inventory.
• Drive 5S activities through training and auditing against Standard Work Instructions.
• Assist with shop floor activities as required.
• Strive for and encourage continuous improvement, raising and supporting opportunities to remove waste, risks, and costs through best practice and lean tools.
• Lead and participate in teams to investigate, determine, and implement corrective actions to resolve the root cause of non-conformance in products, processes, or systems.
• Maintain excellent communication skills, working effectively and professionally with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Identify and assist in the creation of work instructions and procedures for defined processes within operational departments.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks and raise any issues through the appropriate channels.
• Carry out structured and audited training for your team based on Standard Work Instructions.
• Ensure the flexibility of working hours within your team to meet business needs.
• Liaise closely with the engineering and quality department to develop existing and new processes.
• Encourage good health, safety, and environmental practices in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure company Handbook rules are consistently followed throughout your department.
• Represent your team at meetings when required and create a safe environment for visitors, contractors, and employees.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and support a production team.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and finishing processes.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.

• 40-hour work week (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
• Overtime available when required, paid at a rate of time and a half.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with 5% employer contributions.

To apply for the Production Supervisor position, please submit your CV.