Materials Supervisor Based in Gloucester £41000 per annum
We are excited to be recruiting a talented materials supervisor for a busy manufacturing plant in Gloucester. This role involves supervising the day-to-day control of production materials and consumables within the business, dealing with internal divisional heads and outside parties. This role is imperative to the smooth running of the production and despatch teams and overall success of the operation. The role will support the effective flow of materials by supervising the team, maintaining inventory accuracy, responding to agreed demand signals, administering and expediting approved purchase orders, and escalating potential supply risks. You will e nsure cost efficiency and cost effectiveness is maintained through managing the relationship with key suppliers and internal and external stakeholders, including; Group Purchasing, Production Planning, Customer Service, Production, Finance and Quality.
Key Responsibilities of the role of materials supervisor:
Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Materials team, allocate work, set clear daily priorities, monitor performance and escalate issues where required.
Promote and maintain a safety-first approach within the team, ensuring safe working practices, housekeeping and material-handling standards are consistently followed.
Collect, segregate by specification, store and reprocess internally generated materials process waste in cost effective production batches that maximise silo storage capacity and minimise non-value-added time due to equipment set-up, batch colour change and resulting materials process yield. Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate material availability to support the production plan.
Organise, refine, and manage a basic system of located inventory control ensuring the FIFO replenishment of production materials and the use of Kanban to drive the replenishment of other consumable items.
Review production requirements, demand signals and agreed demand information to identify replenishment needs.
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Materials Supervisor in Gloucester employer: INNOV8 SYNERGY Talent Management
Join a dynamic engineering company in Brownhills, Walsall, where your skills as a MIG Welder will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive pay rate of £18.62 per hour, a four-day work week, and ample opportunities for overtime, you can achieve a great work-life balance while advancing your career in a clean and supportive environment. Enjoy benefits such as pension enrolment, 28 days holiday, and a commitment to employee development, making this an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
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INNOV8 SYNERGY Talent Management Recruitment Team
