Production Supervisor

Our client is a highly successful and well-established manufacturer. They are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join them at their site in Chippenham. Salary: Fantastic basic salary + Call out allowance (to be discussed during the application process) + Company benefits. Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week (NOTE: Flexibility is required due to nature of role, there may be a need for call outs in case of urgent situations). PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THE ROLE IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: * Production/Operations Supervisor/Management experience. Ideally, across a 24/7 operation. * IOSH / NEBOSH qualification. * Practical experience of problem-solving techniques, Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement. * Reporting on lagging and leading KPI’s. * IT literate to use Microsoft Office products, also SAP knowledge is desired. * Familiarity with EHS legislation quality processes/procedures (IPPC, ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO 45001). * General knowledge of plastic injection moulding and extrusion processes is advantageous but not essential. * ILM level 3 or equivalent is desirable. Responsibilities: * To manage the day-day production activities, including health & safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people. * To coach and develop individuals and teams to realise their full potential. * To seek opportunities to reduce cost, and to make processes safer and more robust. * Ensure compliance with all company HSE policies and procedures across the site. * Use capability, disciplinary and attendance procedures to manage non-conformance. * Reporting (written/verbal) on department KPI performance (daily/weekly/monthly). * Ensure production and process recording systems are completed accurately. * Ensure any issues are being addressed by the appropriate support function. * Use continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques to reduce cost, and to make processes safer and more robust. * Being proactive, checking/auditing to ensure procedures are being followed. * Undertake employee reviews, team briefs or similar as required. * Regularly communicate both formally and informally with employees, the aims, objectives and relevant KPI’s. This role would suit an experienced Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader that has come from a manufacturing company. Previous job titles could include; Production Manager / Operations Supervisor / Production Team Leader / Manufacturing Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor / Manufacturing Team Lead / Workshop Manager / Workshop Supervisor / Head of Production / other senior / management role