Production Supervisor (Ref: PK8193)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8193)

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

COMMUTABLE FROM BIRMINGHAM / WARWICKSHIRE / WORCESTERSHIRE

Salary £OPEN (Flexible for the Right Candidate) + 21 Days Holiday +Company Pension Scheme

Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of corrugated packaging and tapes/adhesives industry. They serve a diverse range of customers across various sectors. They are dedicated to providing their clients with high quality sustainable packaging solutions.

They are currently looking to recruit a Production Supervisor to join their team. You will be overseeing and coordinating daily production operations at the company site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of production operatives, providing guidance, training, and motivation to maximize productivity and ensure a safe working environment
• Monitor production schedules and prioritise tasks to meet customer demands and deadlines
• Implement and police quality control measures to ensure that all products meet the company's high standards
• Schedule PPM and adhere to schedules to address equipment issues and ensure minimal downtime
• Ensure cleaning schedules are adhered to and maintain and clean organised and safe working area
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste using lean manufacturing principles, 5S, six sigma
• Enforce company policies and procedures to maintain a disciplined and efficient workforce
• Foster a positive and collaborative work culture, promoting teamwork and open communication among team members

Requirements:

• 1 years' experience minimum in manufacturing/packaging industry
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement
• Experience with ERP systems and production tracking software
• In-depth knowledge of corrugated, tapes and adhesives manufacturing processes, equipment, and best practices
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and manage a diverse team
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, especially in high-pressure situations
• Sound understanding of health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance at all times
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with team members, management, customers and suppliers
• Must be target driven with the desire to meet and exceed targets