FOUNDRY SUPERVISOR

SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Progress Rail are looking to recruit a Foundry Supervisor to manage the day to day activities of Melting and casting, whilst maintaining a hands on approach, concentrating on safety, quality and the environment and production.

THE ROLE:
As a Foundry Supervisor you will be required to:

• Ensure that the employees understand and work safely at all times and are adequately trained for the work.  Concentrating on housekeeping, safe working instruction training and continual improvement.
• Ensure that safety and environmental requirements are met and that employees work to the Company procedures and legislation by fostering a safety first approach to undertaking work.
• Brief the team on a regular basis and promote effective communication and flow of ideas to enhance the business operations
• Ensure quality standards are met and improved where possible
• Increase the operational efficiency of the individuals and team
• Allocation of work to individuals in accordance with the production schedule ensuring on time completion
• Assist in the development of team members and ensure discipline is maintained and the rules are enforced where appropriate
• Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
• Communicate with other departments and expedite service, information and materials
• Assist with production improvements and budgetary changes as required
• Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
• Solves production problems at local level and continuously improves all areas of production
• Assists in the planning & training of a multi-skilled workforce
• Understands and acts on the training needs of self and others
• Ensures that employees work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
• Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
• Ensures that inductions, risk assessments and method statements are in place where necessary
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
• Organises environmental waste disposal

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Foundry Supervisor:

• A background within a Foundry or similar environment is essential
• Prior experience of all Foundry processes
• Problem solving approach and ability to formulate and “sell” ideas for change
• Previous supervisory experience desirable
• Excellent Communication skills to liaise at all levels in order to develop procedures to improve productivity
• Knowledge of ISO standards and procedural requirements
• Environmental awareness and waste control training as required

BENEFITS:

• Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution and 5% employee
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition schemes