Production Supervisor

Location: Rainhill & Huyton (multi-site)

Salary: Up to £40k DOE

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

2 week shift rotation: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday

We are on the hunt for an experienced Production Supervisor. The successful applicant will take on a pivotal role in leading a multi-skilled team of Production Colleagues within a rapidly expanding manufacturing business. They will be instrumental in enhancing operational performance across the key areas of safety, service, and cost by effectively engaging and developing the team.

The Role:

• Oversee the maintenance and development of team competencies, working closely with other Production Supervisors and the Production Manager to coordinate training delivery.
• Foster a positive culture of accountability and engagement to promote best practices in safety, service, and cost management.
• Implement and raise awareness of lean manufacturing techniques to maximise production efficiency.
• Lead and manage colleague activity effectively during shifts, ensuring smooth operations.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of performance data relating to safety, service, and cost.
• Ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment and machinery by the team.
• Maintain the continuity and resilience of manufacturing capabilities by driving team development and training initiatives.
• Ensure processes are followed correctly, while encouraging the team to challenge and improve them where necessary.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager and other Supervisors to share best practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure the delivery of production schedules as outlined by the operational leadership team.
• Promote safe and effective behaviours within the team, addressing poor behaviours when appropriate.
• Manage the receipt, production, and dispatch of materials in line with business processes and requirements.
• Work with the operational leadership team and HR to define management responsibilities regarding Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Collaborate with the Quality, Compliance, and Technical teams to ensure that Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) are raised for non-compliances and that corrective actions are implemented.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business to support the client's purpose and mission.
• Engage, empower, and motivate the team through effective management tools and clear communication.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with team members to ensure consistent support and guidance.
• Participate in workplace investigations and disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Carry out annual performance reviews in line with the client's performance review process.
• Achieve team KPIs aligned with overall business objectives.
• Provide regular updates to the Production Manager on team performance against set KPIs.
• Drive a high-performing, values-based culture within the team.
• Attend regular management meetings, providing updates and feedback on team and functional performance.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in leading and being accountable for a multi-skilled team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training strategies that enhance overall team performance.
• Experience in driving a team to achieve production schedules while adhering to strict quality control standards.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.

Interested? Please apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you!