About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our team. This is a key role that requires strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as a full understanding of the manufacturing process.
Job Description
* Overall responsibility for a Product Builder group in meeting its requirements in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Supply, Safety, and People.
* Leads lean-manufacturing, productivity, and quality-improvement initiatives and always looks for opportunities to reduce product-cost.
* Ensures manufacturing-volume requirements are met, On Time in Full, within budget, and with the correct schedule mix.
* Effectively manages employee performance, including coaching, counseling, developing, and monitoring employees' performance, and taking the appropriate performance management action where required.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitating open two-way communications regarding individual, team, and company objectives and performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line.
* Developing Operational plans in conjunction with the Business Unit Leader to ensure alignment with overall Site and Operations functions strategy.
* Leading problem-solving initiatives and taking an active role in driving cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance & Supply Chain groups with a view to reducing waste across the business.
* Establishing and supporting a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.
Requirements
* Minimum of a level 7 in a Bachelor of Science / Engineering or relevant qualification.
* 3/4 years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment.
* Previous experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organizing, and team building would be a distinct advantage.
Benefits
* Metrics and Continuous improvement experience.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills with proven ability to deliver results in a cross-function team-based environment.
* Proven experience and knowledge of process improvements with the use of lean tools.