Production Supervisor

Elements Europe has successfully positioned itself, as one of the leading organisations in the UK’s off-site manufacturing and construction market; having an enviable portfolio of projects across hotels, residential and student accommodation.

Following substantial investment by leading global construction firm, GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C), Elements Europe have a number of large projects in the pipeline and is looking to scale up the delivery capability with immediate effect.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Level: Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager

Direct Reports: Team Leaders and Production Operatives

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum

We are seeking experienced Production Supervisors, reporting to Production Managers. The ideal individuals will be responsible for the day-to-day production activities throughout the factory, ensuring that customer due dates are met and products are manufactured to the correct standard of quality.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 100% commitment to Lean manufacturing methodology and Continuous improvement strategy and tasks
• Reviewing production schedules and ensuring production expectations are communicated to teams.
• Liaise between quality/design for problem resolutions
• People development – Production Supervisor to deputise in the event of the Production Manager’s absence
• Material ordering and dealing with material shortages (liaising with stores, planning and procurement teams)
• Ensure regular communication/briefings to the team with the relevant information
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation in addition to Elements Europe Risk Assessment and Procedures
• Identify, communicate, and implement improvement opportunities
• Responsible for providing clear direction for the team and motivating them to constantly drive efficiencies
• Ensure that all works are manufactured in accordance with Elements Europe drawings and specifications
• Ensure housekeeping standards are kept at the level required
• Ensuring all works carried out in accordance with Elements Europe quality systems and checks
• Required to attend the daily production meetings as and when required
• Responsible for driving targets by ensuring the team is working to programme
• Ensuring that the daily production issue log is populated each day
• Responsibility for leading & developing staff, carrying out regular appraisals, coaching, mentoring and developing the production team, and identifying training needs to develop and for potential progression
• Manage absence, conduct return-to-work interviews, and lead disciplinary hearings as and when required
• Have exposure to and support in ensuring we meet the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, along with BOPAS accreditations
• Reporting daily line performance against targets to Production Manager
• Reporting daily production status at daily meetings and daily problem management
• Reporting sub-contractor performance

Experience and Knowledge required:

• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing role with a proven track record
• Good health and safety knowledge, IOSH qualified preferred but not essential
• Experience in managing and preparing ISO systems is advantageous
• Experience in construction/joiner manufacturing/fabrication would be advantageous
• IT literate
• Must be a people person who can communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
• Able to work under pressure, be extremely well organised, able to multitask, requires flexibility and commitment
• Strong team player
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to take direction and to ask questions if unsure
• Punctual and reliable

Why Work for Us?

• Permanent Contract
• Monday – Friday = 07:00am – 15:30pm
• Car parking on site
• Annual Christmas shutdown
• Contribution to a pension scheme

This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities for this post, the company may require you to undertake other duties within your capabilities according to the needs of the business.

If you feel you have the right experience and skill set; then please do not hesitate to apply for the role of Production Supervisor.

If there are any further questions please don’t hesitate and contact us.

Elements Europe inspires great diversity, within our company and in our key values. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a diverse workforce, from a range of demographics and backgrounds.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for growth, to join our team based in Telford. If you like the sound of the above, then please apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Production Supervisory: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person