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Performance Carbon - Shift Supervisor

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE

The Shift Supervisor has direct responsibility for the safe and efficient day to day running of the Production team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

* Ensure that all Health & Safety at work regulations and Company thinkSAFE / EHS policies are complied with at all times.

* Daily employee register (roll call). Escalate issues/absence to Line Manager / Production Manager.

* Update Cell output (production boards) with targets. Ensure operators update hourly figures.

* Facilitate shift start up meeting / handover (SIM 1&2).

* Attend daily GEMBA /SIM 3 meetings and provide updates to all key stakeholders.

* Liaise with opposing Shift Supervisor and ensure handover reports are generated and clearly communicated to peers (where applicable).

* Monitor Cell quality performance and clearly identify non-conforming product for review.

* Ensure team members are productive and are following set break times and correct shower times.

* Lead site thinkSAFE activities within your production team through the role of thinkSAFE Champion.

* Perform H&S team briefings and ensure correct PPE is worn by team members at all times.

* Ensure all 6S activities and tasks are completed in full and performance boards are kept up to date.

* Lead by example and ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

* Co-ordinate production related training activities for your team members across site and ensure work instructions & skills matrices are in place for all activities and are kept up to date.

* Ensure production plans are followed and prioritise work accordingly to meet plan.

* Review WIP on a daily basis to ensure non-movers are escalated.

* Perform Return to Work interviews with employees following periods of absence.

* Perform and support Line Manager / Production Manager with performance management and disciplinary activities.

* Perform and support Line Manager / Production Manager with performance appraisals through 1:1’s with team members.

* Support Continuous Improvement initiatives across site.

* Must be at least 30% productive on a daily basis (operating).

* End of day check procedure – When applicable, Shift Supervisor will be required to ensure that the site is left in a safe condition – i.e. machines all switched off, lights off, building secure etc.

* Carryout reasonable tasks as requested by the Line Manager / Production Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

* Hourly/weekly outputs

* Production arrears

* Delivery lead time

* Delivery performance

* Stock inventory management

* H&S metrics to include LTA, VSL & Near miss reporting

* Quality metrics to include scrap etc.

* 6S Audit scores

Leadership and Performance Management

Role model thinkSAFE behaviour.

Set high standards of behaviour and competence and inspire high performance from team members.

Qualifications

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

Additional Requirements

A level of capability in general computer skills.

Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.

Excellent time management, planning and leadership skills.

Must have a high safety awareness of self, others and surrounding environment.

IOSHH or recognised safety qualification is desirable.

Recognised supervisory qualification.

Right to Work in the UK ind-1