Production Supervisor

Lead and co-ordinate all activities required to achieve the business plan requirements for the business units in the Value Stream. This includes both operational and development activities.

• Manage all performance related matters so that the team achieves the required standards.
• Ensure that operators are appropriately trained to deliver optimal flexibility.
• Ensure that the team is motivated and equipped to meet all standards as set out.
• Communicate with employees so that they are informed and engaged with the company.
• Participate in recruitment and selection activities as required by the company.
• Provide input in terms of design for manufacture (DFM) and process design and improvement to optimise area performance.
• Liaise with engineering, quality, and other groups to optimise lead times, organise production and workflow for both manufacturing and development opportunities.
• Ensure that operational SOPs are being always adhered to.
• Ensure that GMP and Health & Safety standards are maintained and improved if necessary, within the area.
• Responsible for relevant KPI's for the area & identify where standards are not met and instigate the appropriate corrective actions.
• Accurate and timely issuing of labour and materials to all Jobs.
• Stocktaking and control of all materials to improve accuracy and variances.
• Work with support departments to deliver CIP.
• In line with business needs, seek out and implement continuous improvements which will increase profitability, quality, and safety.
• Day to day production planning to ensure on time delivery.
• Assist with Contract Review process for new T-Numbers, to ensure that such orders can be processed with optimal efficiency, effectiveness and adherence to customer and quality requirement.
• Work with the relevant departments to deal with customer issues surrounding complaints, queries, credit issues and any other production related topics which customers need assistance with from time to time.
• To build and maintain a high-performance culture be willing to hold support groups to account for commitments, input and solving problems.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Quality and EHS policies and procedures are always adhered to.

• Relevant third level education.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar people management role.
• Deep understanding of costs management & profit.
• Transfer to manufacturing experience considered very valuable.
• Prior experience working on development projects an advantage.
• Planning and Organisation skills - Planning labour, materials, and equipment availability.
• Understanding of employment law, natural justice, and appreciation of fairness.
• Understanding of employee engagement, motivation, and Leadership.
• Basic understanding of process validations/FMEA's and protocols.
• Lean Sigma certification would be an advantage.

• Performance Management.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Development.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead meetings.
• Ability to engage across functions (Engineering, Quality, Customer Services).
• Ability to work in a cross functional team.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to deal successfully with day-to-day people related issues.
• Interviewing skills.
• Qualities and Principles of Genuine Leadership.

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