Production Supervisor
Job description
Position: Production Supervisor
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £30,000 + Annual Bonus & Benefits Package
Proactive are currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor to start work in Cambridge Immediately. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a market leader in the design and manufacture of high quality medical equipment.
Purpose of Role:
You will be responsible for leading the testing, preparation, finish, final inspection and packing departments ("Back End") as part of the Production Management Team in the daily operations of our production department(s) or production cell(s). You will take responsibility in the following tasks and duties and provide support in the absence of the Production manager:
- Supervision of all testing, preparation, finish and final inspection and packing staff (currently around 25 staff) ensuring that production orders are processed safely, on time and to the correct quality standards
- Performance Management: Start of shift meetings, Gemba Meetings, KPI data collection and presentation
- Material management (maintaining Kanban and line-side stock levels, highlighting shortages)
- Develop training plans and maintain and keep up to date training records and skills matrix
- Managing staff attendance, timekeeping and holidays
- Organising data driven overtime within their departments to cover holidays, sickness or increased demand
- Promoting and maintaining all aspects of HPS (5s, Lean, CI, TPM)
- Maintaining a clear communication flow by liaising with other functions when required (Planning, Sales, Design, Engineering etc.)
- Support reaching our production targets by taking on operative tasks whenever possible
What you should bring to the role
Essential
- Experience in leading people (working or recreational)
- Able to make decisions
- Friendly and approachable
- Strives to exceed expectations
- Acting as a role model and leading by example
- Ambassador for change
- A confident and clear communicator
- Basic understanding of Lean principles
- Experience in risk assessing
- Basic IT Skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook)
Desirable:
- Working experience of SAP
- Sound knowledge of EHS
- Leading new product introduction: From prototype concept to mass production
What's in it for you?
- Attractive compensation - including a top base salary plus variable profit-sharing and a large pension contribution
- Regulated working hours - 40 hours per week, 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday, special leave for special occasions
- Tradition meets modernity - They combine the agility of a smaller business unit with the infrastructure, stability and advantages of a multinational, family-owned corporation
- Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability is part of their corporate strategy and they support initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through their own foundations
- Growth - International company with various development opportunities, individual training opportunities and free access to digital learning courses
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or [email protected]
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
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Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Technical Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
