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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – MACHINE SHOP

SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM

COMPETITIVE SALARY

2 Shift Pattern:

Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 13:40 & Friday 06:00 – 13:00

Afters: Monday to Thursday, 13:35 – 21:15 & Friday 12:55 – 19:55

Nights: May introduce a night shift in the future depending on business needs

Progress Rail are looking to recruit a Production Supervisor to manage the operational effectiveness of all factory processes, including the allocation of workload to ensure achievement of production schedules, whilst meeting HSE requirements.

THE ROLE:
As a Production Supervisor you will be required to:

* Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements

* Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes

* Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation

* Structures and prioritises work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives

* Plans the allocation and delegation of work

* Develops an ongoing forward plan (with a minimum 4 week look-ahead window) to confirms how the production schedule will be met

* Reports on status of current production plan to production manager and updates relevant databases

* Is results focused - accountable for achieving business and team targets

* Assists in the planning & training of a multi-skilled workforce

* Ensures that employees work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures

* Leads regular performance meetings

* Ensures that inductions, risk assessments and method statements are taken where necessary

* Assumes responsibility for writing relevant risk assessments and ensures that team members are assessed and meet the standard for the tasks delegated

* Responds professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded

* Is aware, and actively reduces the incident rate, of Non Conforming errors within the team

* Creates a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas in accordance with a prescribed site layout plan

* Conducts briefings, toolbox talks, minor accident investigations and inspections

* Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Production Supervisor:

* Has worked in a machining environment for at least 5 years

* Proven track record in supervisory management

* Understands BS EN ISO 9001/9002 and its implications

* A confident personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Basic IT skills with a good standard of Excel and Word required

* Demonstrates an ability to persuade and influence people

BENEFITS:

* Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role

* Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution

* As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary

* Access to employee discounts hub

* 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre factory.

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