Production Supervisor Nottingham, England
Job description
Who is Progress Rail? What do we do?
We are Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, specialists in precision heavy engineering. One of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit systems products worldwide. From our UK manufacturing operations in Nottingham, Sheffield and South Queensferry we supply a range of specialist products into the rail network in the UK and overseas.
As an industry leader we are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring continued success for the future. Build a long-term career with helpful training, supportive mentors, professional development, and study assistance support.
The Role:
We are recruiting for a self-motivated and driven Production Supervisor to be responsible for the operational effectiveness of all factory processes, including the allocation of workload to ensure achievement of production schedules, whilst meeting HSE requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements
- Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes
- Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation
- Structures and prioritises work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives
- Plans the allocation and delegation of work
- Develops an ongoing forward plan (with a minimum 4 week look-ahead window) to confirms how the production schedule will be met
- Reports on status of current production plan to production manager and updates relevant databases
- Solves production problems at local level and continuously improves all areas of production
- Is results focused - accountable for achieving business and team targets
- Assists in the planning & training of a multi-skilled workforce
- Assists in the development of team members to achieve totally autonomous working teams
- Understands and acts on the training needs of self and others
- Ensures that a consistent and strict standard of discipline is maintained and that disciplinary rules are enforced
- Ensures that employees work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
- Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
- Leads regular performance meetings
- Ensures that inductions, risk assessments and method statements are taken where necessary
- Assumes responsibility for writing relevant risk assessments and ensures that team members are assessed and meet the standard for the tasks delegated
- Responds professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded
- Is aware, and actively reduces the incident rate, of Non Conforming errors within the team
- Creates a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas in accordance with a prescribed site layout plan
- Ensure that new starters, agency temps and visitors are issued with appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental induction, risk assessment, and method statements
- Conducts briefings, tool box talks, minor accident investigations and inspections
- Ensure premises and materials are secure
- Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
Skills and Experience:
- Has worked in a manufacturing environment for at least 5 years
- Proven track record in supervisory management
- Understands BS EN ISO 9001/9002 and its implications
- A confident personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills with a good standard of Excel and Word required
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Control Systems (MCS) and their applications
- Excellent delegation skills
- Demonstrates an ability to persuade and influence people
What you’ll get in return:
In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:
- Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
- Company funded external qualifications
- 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
- Professional and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
- Employee recognition scheme
What’s next?
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £42,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
- Production Supervisory Management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
