At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily production operations and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Rochester with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Take ownership of key operations and make a real impact on team performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory role within manufacturing or production environments.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Process Operations Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production, manufacturing or operations leader to take ownership of a key operational area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets are consistently achieved. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives and developing a high-performing team within a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily production and process operations to achieve operational targets.
- Ensure manufacturing plans and schedules are delivered efficiently and on time.
- Monitor and manage key performance indicators including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, OEE, downtime, yield and productivity.
- Coordinate staffing levels, workload allocation and resource planning.
- Identify, investigate and resolve production issues while escalating concerns when required.
- Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the operation.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards and operational requirements.
- Lead, coach and develop operators, technicians and production personnel.
- Manage training, performance reviews, competency assessments and employee development.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives.
- Use problem-solving techniques such as Root Cause Analysis and Kaizen to improve operational performance.
- Analyse production data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and output.
- Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning and Supply Chain teams to support operational success.
About You
- Previous experience in a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Team Leader or similar leadership role.
- Experience within a manufacturing, production, process, engineering, pharmaceutical, chemical or FMCG environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience monitoring KPIs and driving operational performance.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S or Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive approach with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Process Operations Supervisor employer: New Appointments Group
New Appointments Group is an excellent employer for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the field of electronics engineering. Located in the vibrant city of Canterbury, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and quality in advanced electro-optic systems.
