Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor – London – up to £50,000 DOE + Shift Allow. + Ex. Benefits - Permanent

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Supervisor is to oversee the efficient running of a highly regulated manufacturing line, ensuring high-quality production while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production processes, team leadership, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety:

• Enforce strict adherence to health & safety procedures, ensuring staff wear appropriate PPE and comply with regulations.
• Conduct regular risk and COSHH assessments, reporting incidents, and enforcing safety protocols.

Production & Quality:

• Oversee production processes, ensuring adherence to standards and conducting audits to meet quality targets.
• Track and manage production orders using SAP, while coordinating maintenance and driving process improvements.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on waste reduction and efficiency.

Team Leadership:

• Provide strong leadership to the team, mentoring staff and leading by example in health and safety practices.

Planning & Reporting:

• Monitor and manage production to meet targets and deadlines, ensuring quality remains high.
• Report on team performance, maintaining relevant metrics and communicating effectively during meetings.

Training & Development:

• Maintain up-to-date training records and promote cross-training.

Administrative:

• Manage timesheets, recruitment support, and personnel issues.

Must Haves:

• Proven experience managing teams and delivering against targets, with examples of success.
• Strong background in health & safety, prioritising team safety and product quality.
• Openness to a day/night 2 week shift rotation.
• Minimum of 3 years in a relevant production or supervisory role, ideally with a technical background.
• Experience in a high regulated manufacturing environment demonstrating proficiency in quality-driven processes and improvements (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Leadership skills, with the ability to shape a team while maintaining high performance.
• Good communicator with a firm, personable approach.
• Focus on individual achievements – we’re interested in what you have done, not just the team

How to apply:

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please apply through Linkedin.