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Line Leader Shift Supervisor

Location Redditch

Salary - £14.00+ per hour negotiable

Full time

Job description

Reporting to: Factory Manager

Responsible for successful fulfilment of the daily outcome of the production plan as directed by Factory Manager
Effective control of production facilities and day to day supervision of the team in a safe working environment
Cost effective manning and efficient use of other resources to achieve (or exceed) all customer demands of service expectations
Control of process to achieve (or exceed) quality expectations required
Support contract review process for achievement of technical specifications
Ongoing pursuit of continuous efficiency improvements & quality attainment requirements
Customer liaison as necessitated for facilitating job progressing enquiries
Uphold high standards of housekeeping

People

Full responsibility for directing the team to comply with all applicable Safe Working Procedures and health and safety rules on site
Comply fully and enforce all Company policies and procedures
Ensure all procedural requirements relating to COSHH are adhered to within the production area
Identifying requirements for effective manning to include cover due to sickness/absence
Developing and maintaining full lines of communication between production operatives, stores and managers
Conducting return to work interviews following absence
Notifying Factory Manager of any absence in a timely manner
Completion of all new starter inductions
Provide one-to-one instruction for new starters on best practice in production methods / techniques and choice of which frets or bars to use
Assess and report on individuals output and performance
Highlight any additional training needs to the Factory Manager
Promote effective team working and offer support to the disciplinary process as necessitated
Dealing with any conflict quickly and effectively to minimise negative impact within the team

Production

Ensure that sufficient stock of raw materials is always available to meet daily production requirements / liaise with production manager for re-order as required
Load process jigs into burn off oven and unload and wash daily or as otherwise directed to always maintain fixture availability
Communicate any processing and / or quality issues encountered directly to Factory or Quality Manager and facilitate effective handover of shift
Ensure all processing procedures are completed in accordance with job card and any related documentation instruction to conform to required quality standards and specification
Ensure that the production area is kept clean and tidy in compliance with house-keeping directives and that rubbish bins are emptied daily in compliance with insurance policy
Responsible, when required, for the starting up and shutting down of the various process plants
Responsible for the movement of work to and from stores
Keep premises secure and safe from unauthorised access during shift
First Aid point of contact
Support other production areas / stores in situations relating to staff absence / increased work volumes
Cover for Production Manager/Supervisors when absent (includes day and night shifts)
Any other duties as designated by the Factory Manager

Required Skills, Capabilities and Behaviours

Capability to manage safely, effective plant operation and supervision of general operatives
Must be able to understand and comply, with all Health and Safety/Safe Working Procedures always and help to develop safe working practices throughout the site
Must demonstrate proficiency in operating a counterbalance forklift truck and hold a certificate of accredited training dated within a 3-yr period
Must hold a full motor car driving licence valid for driving in the UK
Demonstrate full understanding of COSHH requirements within our environment
First Aid at Work Certificate
Flexible to undertake alternative/additional duties as required by changing Customer and Company demands
Behave in line with policies and procedures identified in the Employee Handbook and treat all work colleagues with respect

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy