Production Dispatch Supervisor

Production Dispatch Supervisor

We are excited to be able to offer an excellent opportunity on behalf of our client to join their busy team in Basildon as a Production Dispatch Supervisor.

The role:

• Using the customers ERP system to close works orders and to manage stock levels
• Maximize yield and improve process efficiency through teamwork, problem solving and continual improvement.
• Produce, maintain, review, evaluate and sign-off production documentation and ensure compliance with requirements and internal standards.
• Manage and co-ordinate the activities of all personnel within the primary packaging department.
• Ensure that staff training, and development is fulfilled, and monitor staff progress through maintenance of training records including training matrices.
• Be actively involved in identifying process improvements and optimising usage to maximise output.
• Introduce/assist with new business requirements and projects, systems and equipment
• Maintain knowledge of GMPs and associated regulatory considerations in a commercial packaging environment.
• Investigate operational problems affecting production, product quality and process quality and subsequently recommend and deliver solutions.
• Actively work within the Quality System managing Root Cause Analysis meetings, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls.
• Ensure the work area and machinery is safe to use and free from hazards.
• Keep the Production Manager informed of breakdown and downtime within the line.
• Manage and prioritise the active and variable workload to ensure efficient execution of the production plan.
• Complete all works to high standards of quality whilst working within guidelines.
• Maintain and use documentation for all aspects of the job as expected
• Ensure Health & Safety objectives are met.
• Play a key mentoring role in the development of new personnel to assist their learning and development
• Any other ad-hoc duties that maybe required by your Management Team.

Key requirements:

• Develop a full understanding of procedures and become self-sufficient in its usage.
• Lead both external and internal Audits and ensure areas are always audit ready.
• Must promote and focus the production teams drive to meet company vision.
• Become a champion for data integrity within all operations areas.
• Demonstrate and promote the core values of the business in all day-to-day activities.
• Be accountable for ensuring all production staff are trained fully and training remains up to date and meets any review periods.
• Oversee and perform in-process checks to ensure that machines work optimally during the production phases.
• Demonstrate effective time management and help manage poor time keeping.
• Oversee and assist maintaining clean machinery and production areas during clean downs
• Lead the control start up and shut down duties of the machinery and production environment.
• Must observe machinery to ensure conformance to quality and set standards.
• Must report any problems or deviations in packaging procedures on an immediate basis to ensure that incorrect packaging does not take place.
• Oversee the preparation of all associated packaging documentation in accordance to relevant SOPs.
• Oversee and ensure all packaged products are boxed and labelled correctly.
• Oversee and assist complete batch reconciliation is accurately done at the end of production and follow the correct batch recording procedures.
• To ensure tasks set by the Production Manager are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• To always follow procedures to ensure that work is completed correctly first time, every time and safely.
• Adhere to the correct PPE requirements and lead by example.
• Promote right first time and be a key advocate in ensuring the targets are met.
• Assist and help the operations team improve, sharing improvement idea and participating in improvement projects when required.
• Provide cover for the production manager and secondary production supervisor when they are on holiday or sick.

Performance Standards:

• Experience within a supervisory role within production
• Understand the importance of Trust and confidentiality when working in a leadership role.
• Must possess a sound understanding of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience in GMP documentation.
• To maintain professional standards and always adhere to the company s policies and procedures.
• To be able to work under pressure.
• To be punctual, maintain dress standards, be always polite and courteous to internal and external customers.
• Willing to remain adaptable and flexible.
• Work to the core company values.

PLEASE NOTE: Own transport and a driving licence would be desirable due to location

Job Type: Full Time Permanent Position

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP34,000 PA depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 16:30 (40 Hours Per Week)

Benefits: 20 days holiday (+ Bank holidays & Service) 5% Company Contributory Pension, Life Assurance & EAP, Free Parking

If you feel you have all the skills required for this position, then please call (phone number removed) or email your CV to us at One to One Personnel today!