Production Supervisor

A manufacturer of steel construction related products supplied nationally, is now seeking a Production Supervisor to join their business based near Walsall.

The company has been operating for over 50 years and has several facilities across the black country. The business has been ticking along for the last few years, but due to a surge in business, turnover has doubled. This has generated the need for some key hires to make improvements and bring the company into the 21st century with new systems, processes, and modern ways of working and driving down costs.

This is a brand-new position in the business, developed to support the Production Manager in reaching the companies production targets OTIF (On time in full) and within budget. The overall Production team is made up on around 80 skilled individuals including Welders, Fabricators, Metal workers, Machinists and Logistics staff.

Reporting to the Production Manager, as the Production Supervisor you will ensure this facility deliver on the growth it is experiencing. You will lead a team of 10 people in the 1st stage of production consisting of plasma cutters and presses. This department is highly important to the business, you are the front line of Production and your team have a real impact on the production schedule.

Some of the main responsibilities of this Production Supervisor are listed below:

• Leading a team of team leaders and production staff to support the production schedule
• Have your finger on the pulse, developing and implementing a robust production/capacity plan, monitoring the team's success when measured against these plans
• Work with the wider production team and business, making sure that your team has the right materials and tools to do the job in an effective and cost-efficient way
• Training, developing and mentoring your team, working with them and the business to deliver any training plans to ensure the team is highly skilled, motivated and capable.
• Budget Management - Ensuring the department is run to budget and where possible delivering cost savings
• Ensure that all health and safety procedures are always adhered to.

What you will need to be a successful Production Supervisor

• Prior experience in leading a production team, ideally within a sheet metal manufacturing environment
• The ability to lead from the front, being - demonstrating a hands-on, "get things done" attitude.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across the business

On offer for the successful Production Supervisor:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing company.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The opportunity to learn and grow with them.

If you have the skills and experience listed above and you're looking for company that will reward your efforts, then make sure you apply via the link to this advert.

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