Production Supervisor

We are currently recruiting in the Accrington area for a well-established company who are looking for a Production Supervisor on a permanent basis. Please see below duties and responsibilities.

To lead and support the production team, ensuring a safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing operation that consistently meets production schedules and customer expectations.

• Lead, motivate and develop the production team to achieve departmental targets.
• Ensure safe systems of work are followed in line with Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and drive improvements in productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Lead daily SQCDPE meetings and communicate priorities and performance to the team.
• Identify training and development needs and ensure employees are trained to the required standards.
• Support recruitment, appraisals, performance management and employee relations processes.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement across the department.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Resource Planning teams.
• Ensure production output meets agreed schedules and standards.

• Previous experience supervising people, processes and products in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different departments.
• Good understanding of modern upholstery techniques.

• GCSE/O Level or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or ILM Level 2/3 desirable.
• Relevant manufacturing or supervisory experience will be considered.

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Generous holidays
• Free parking
• Canteen facilities
• £29,500 - £31,000 depending on experience