To lead and support the production team, ensuring a safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operation that consistently meets production schedules and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and develop the production team to achieve departmental targets.
* Ensure safe systems of work are followed in line with Health & Safety legislation.
* Maintain high standards of product quality and ensure customer requirements are met.
* Monitor departmental KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency.
* Lead daily SQCDPE meetings and communicate priorities and performance to the team.
* Identify training and development needs and ensure employees are trained to the required standards.
* Support recruitment, appraisals, performance management and employee relations processes.
* Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the department.
* Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Resource Planning teams.
* Ensure production output meets agreed schedules and standards.
About You
* Previous experience supervising people, processes and products in a manufacturing environment.
* Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
* Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
* Ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
* Good understanding of modern upholstery techniques.
Qualifications
* GCSE/O Level or equivalent.
* NVQ Level 2/3 or ILM Level 2/3 desirable.
* Relevant manufacturing or supervisory experience will be considered.
Benefits + salary package
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Generous holidays
* Free parking
* Canteen facilities
* £29,500 - £31,000 depending on experience
If you feel you have the right experience for this vacancy, then please apply immediately
Salary description
£29000.00 - £31000.00 per year