Production Supervisor

Aquilo recruitment are currnetly working in partnership with a leading FMCG business who are growing and therefore are looking to recruit 2 additional prodcution supervisors to there team with opportunities to prgoress, this role is a 4 on 4 off basis

Role Responsibility:

Optimise day-to-day activities while minimising costs. Improved employee efficiency to maximise production output.

Key Accountability:

* In the event of sickness or annual leave, you will be required to assume the position of Shift Manager;

* Ensure all staff are adequately trained on SI System to provide correct information on yields;

* Ability to read yield reports off the SI system;

* Report any systems malfunction to Engineering or Senior Management;

* Organise and monitor efficient workflow on the Production floor;

* Check production output according to specifications;

* Ensure production runs are activated / inactive throughout the shift on the SI System

* Attendance at any Systems / other meetings as required;

* Submit reports on daily performance in a timely, efficient manner;

* Assign responsibilities & prepare schedules;

* Implement recommended manufacturing cost reduction strategies;

* Report and act upon plant or machinery breakdowns to Engineering Technicians;

* Address production problems as they arise;

* Manage Time & Attendance within Company procedures & drive absence control procedures to ensure maximum attendance levels;

* Ensure compliance with H&S and Company PPE guidelines;

* Ensure accidents and/or incidents are reported and investigated to identify root cause; where necessary ensure actions and/or risk assessments are completed to reduce further risk or possible re-occurrence;

* Carry out any other duties within your remit as directed;

* Adopt 'best practice' in accordance with Company processes and procedures, and adhere to Company policy guidelines with particular reference to Health and Safety, and hygiene regulations

Knowledge & Ability:

* Previous Industry experience (preferred however not essential)

* Quality Awareness

* People management skills accreditation / Diploma

* 2 + years' proven experience of managing & leading people in a production environment

* Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery & tools

Education & Qualifications:

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Basic Health and Safety

Level 2 Allergen Awareness

Level 2/intermediate HACCP

ILM or equivalent Supervisory accreditation or a related field

Diversity & soft skills delivery experience

Delivery of clear, precise administration functions

Disposition:

Lead by example, ensuring a safe & efficient work place is maintained

Computer literate & proficient in MS-Office suites

Ability to communicate clearly & persuasively with your team, Management & Customers

Professional, decisive attitude

Facilitates problem solving

Listens & shows empathy

Organised, logical approach

Flexible, self-motivated approach & availability for overtime when required

Ability to think laterally & use own initiative

Precise attention to detail

Originates new ideas, accepts change and challenges positively

Identifies training & development needs in others