Supervisor, Manufacturing Production in Chippenham

We are currently looking for a Production Supervisor to join us at Chippenham. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose‑led company, read on.

The role

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy and procedures.
• Ensure all production and process recording systems are completed accurately.
• Fully prepared for Daily Review meetings, ensuring that issues are being addressed by the appropriate support function.
• Ensure absence reporting and RTW’s are being done as required.
• Use capability, disciplinary and attendance procedures to manage non‑conformance.
• Continuously focus on cost reduction through efficiency improvement and investment opportunity.
• Proactively support the improvement of health and safety performance within the department and across the site.
• Be proactive – checking and auditing to ensure procedures are being followed.
• Develop individuals and teams to achieve their maximum potential; work as a member of the management team towards good industrial relations across the site.
• Undertake employee reviews, team briefs or similar as and when required.
• Communicate both formally and informally with employees about the aims, objectives and relevant performance indicators of the company.
• Keep the Production Manager and Production Supervisors updated on the status of key priority items.
• Manage the shift production operation across 5 departments: Mixing, Extrusion, Injection Moulding, Universal Cells, and Assembly.
• Assume site responsibility on weekends – as the most senior person on‑site.
• Full time on‑site at Chippenham.

The profile

• Sound knowledge of production processes, including planning/scheduling of machines, tooling, and labour.
• Broad knowledge of related and relevant health and safety legislation.
• IT literate to use Microsoft Office products.
• Practical knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology and problem‑solving techniques.
• Familiarity with EHS legislation quality processes/procedures – IPPC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Coaching and mentoring for improved performance.
• Essential – Basic secondary school education.
• Desirable – ILM Level 3 or equivalent.
• IOSH/NEBOSH Qualification.

What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers

Orbia B&I offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, a supportive international environment, and opportunities for professional growth.