Production Supervisor - Nights

Adecco; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Job description

Job Advertisement: Night Shift Production Supervisor

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a difference in the steel industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client as a Night Shift Production Supervisor in Lichfield!

About the Role:

As the Night Shift Production Supervisor, you will direct manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive continuous improvement in a thriving environment.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £35,500 per annum (dependent on experience) plus a Night Shift Premium of £5,000 (Overall Salary £40,000 pa)
• Permanent Position
• Full-time hours: NIGHTS - 40 hours per week, 4x 10 hour shifts - Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Pension scheme with auto-enrollment at 4%, matched by the organisation up to 5%
• Life cover at three times your basic salary
• Health cash plan through Westfield Health
• Access to salary sacrifice electric vehicle lease scheme
• Participation in annual schemes such as Cycle to Work, Christmas Savings, and Purchase Leave (after probation)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Control production activities, material flow and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and production schedules of the assigned production line(s)
2. Prioritise production based on current manning levels
3. Liaise with contracts team to align production activity with customer expectations
4. Analyse stock levels against contract requirements and prioritise production based on availability
5. Manage production activity based on current sales volume
6. Advise key stakeholders on production levels and activities
7. Ensure the supply of prefab steel to meet daily production targets
8. Allocate production activity by capacity and manning capabilities
9. Lead production meetings to communicate and allocate production activity
10. Utilise lean manufacturing techniques to maximise productivity and efficiencies focussing on continuous improvement - e.g. OEE, control of accidents/incidents, scrap levels, down time, TQM including 5S implementation, 5S audit scores, SCRA completion
11. Ensure compliance of standards
12. Ensure operators are trained in standard operating procedures
13. Ensure HSQE compliance to company and legal requirements
14. Participate in scheduled health and safety observations, monitor correct working practises and take corrective action where appropriate
15. Manage the implementation of Personal Safety Action Plans
16. Participate in risk assessments
17. Lead accident investigations
18. Monitor the quality and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
19. Perform quality inspections
20. Investigate customer complaints to identify deviations
21. Implement new processes and procedures to counteract deviations
22. Ensure production complies with relevant British Standards
23. Contribute to CARES 18001 audit
24. Manage stock take
25. Conduct toolbox talks
26. Manage and supervise assigned production line(s)
27. Liaise with maintenance to arrange machine services, plan preventative maintenance and repair stoppage issues
28. Minimise the disruption of equipment and size changes to ensure
29. Review production figures and activities to create and implement process improvements
30. Implement and maintain TQM standards
31. Lead, direct, evaluate and develop a team of functional professionals or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards
32. Conduct Performance reviews within timescales
33. Manage poor performance
34. Manage attendance and timekeeping
35. Conduct Investigations, Disciplinary and Grievance procedures in line with company policy
36. Seek advice from HR, Occupational Health or other support agencies e.g. ACAS, EEF

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Familiarity with manufacturing software (SAP, ARMA, etc.)
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career with a forward-thinking organisation in the steel industry! We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.