Production Shift Supervisor

Pyle

£29000 PA Plus shift allowance

(Day shifts only)

The Company

Opportunity to join a progressive industrial manufacturing company based in Pyle. Be part of a world leading company in their field. The company has been in operation in South Wales for over 70 years and is now part of a larger international group. Looking for a new team member in their busy production department.

The Role

This is a key position within a small chemicals manufacturing unit. You will report to the site Operations Manager. The role is a hands-on position managing the shift and leading a small shift team as well as managing communications between the shift supervisors and the wider team.

This is a permanent full-time position working a 40 hour week. It offers a 2 shift system working 07:00AM - 03:00PM week 1 and 10:00AM - 06:00PM week 2 then repeat.

Duties will include:

• Complete responsibility for shift including personnel
• Cover holidays and sickness within your own shift whilst still meeting production targets
• Liaise with OM and other shift supervisors
• Full responsibility for personnel safety on shift
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times by anyone entering the production areas
• Full responsibility for plant cleanliness and tidiness
• First line responsibility for discipline
• Ensure all your shift personnel receive the correct training and supervision
• Meet production targets for shift
• Properly take ownership and handover each shift
• Responsible for all required M3/IT transactions
• Communicate information to your shift
• Report all breakdowns and, where appropriate, fix minor breakdowns
• Ensure production laboratory is kept tidy at all times
• Ensure correct storage of laboratory chemicals
• Ensure welfare areas are kept clean and tidy
• Participate in H&S committee when meetings/inspections fall on your shift
• Complete shift production log

Requirements

The successful applicant will have the following experience, skills and qualities:

• Previous supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience in a chemical or similar environment would be advantageous but not essential
• Competent in running a production line or unit
• Good problem-solving abilities and basic electro/mechanical knowledge for production equipment, pumps/valves/lines, and packing units
• Solid communication skills, written and verbal, at all levels within the company
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database functionality
• Strong supervisory skills are essential, including people management skills
• Self-motivated and a solid team player
• Ability to delegate tasks and responsibility
• Ability to train staff when required
• Experience in personnel resource management to meet production demands
• Knowledge ISO9001/14001/18001 regulations and procedural aspects required

In Return

This permanent position offers a solid salary as well as shift allowance. You will receive 23 days holiday per year plus public holidays. The company have a NEST pension scheme and overtime will be available depending on the needs of the business.

Great opportunity to join a progressive company working Monday - Friday and only day time shifts mean a good work life balance. For more information contact Kim Simpson for a confidential discussion.