Location: Ely (CB6)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 12:30pm finish on Friday
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 35567
Polytec are looking for a highly organised Planning Supervisor to join our Ely based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing floor level manufacturing and will be leading a team of up to 11 Operatives so will need excellent leadership skills as well as customer service, continuous improvement, product quality and LEAN manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities:
* Apply lean practices to manufacturing processes in keeping with the overall value stream target
* Help maintain the continuous improvement cycle within manufacturing groups
* Conduct motivational meetings and to communicate targets and strategies effectively to manufacturing teams
* Ensure appropriate operating principles, work instructions and SOP's are followed by the operators
* Collaborate with Manufacturing and RandD engineering to identify and execute improvement opportunities in all manufacturing related activities
* Ensure quality of product produced meets manufacturing drawing requirements by using metrology tools to validate tolerances and finishes standards
* Training and mentoring of the team, ensuring knowledge gaps and training needs are identified and managed
* Sustain a culture of 5S in manufacturing areas
* Develop kanban driven replenishment systems and supermarkets within production areas where appropriate
* Liaise with NPI team to smoothly transfer NPI from Engineering to Production
Requirements:
* An appreciation of LEAN manufacturing techniques, quality improvement and associated people strategies required to drive and sustain change
* An understanding of MRP / ERP data systems as applied to production to ensure optimal end to end Value Streams with minimal waste
* A sound understanding of improvement techniques such as Value Stream and Process mapping and Visual Management systems
* Experienced in troubleshooting and finding root causes and solutions for technical problems
* Ability to lead a cross functional team.
* Organised and be able to manage multiple projects concurrently
* Strong communication skills with the ability to train, coach, mentor and present new ideas
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Back to searchPlanning Supervisor
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Witchford, Cambridgeshire CB6, England
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Polytec is seeking a highly organised Planning Supervisor for a permanent position in Ely (CB6) with a competitive salary.
- The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in LEAN manufacturing, product quality, and team leadership.
- The successful candidate will oversee floor-level manufacturing and lead a team of up to 11 operatives, focusing on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Key responsibilities include applying LEAN practices, conducting motivational meetings, and ensuring adherence to quality standards using metrology tools.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential, along with an understanding of MRP/ERP systems and improvement techniques.
