Production Supervisor in Merseyside

Production Supervisor

Location: Huyton (onsite)

Salary: Up to £40k DOE, including an additional shift allowance

Full Time: 2 week shift rotation

Shift 1 - Monday – Thursday 6am – 2pm, Friday 6am – 12pm

Shift 2 - Monday – Thursday 2pm – 10pm, Friday 12pm – 6pm

We are on the hunt for an experienced Production Supervisor.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will play a crucial role in leading and empowering your team to produce top-quality structured insulated panels for our client’s customers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to the highest safety standards.

Collaboration with fellow Production Supervisors is essential to drive consistent efficiency across the Manufacturing Team.

The Role:

• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members; conduct probationary reviews.
• Handle disciplinary investigations and chair hearings for low-level cases (e.g., absence management, misconduct).
• Communicate expectations to team members and evaluate their performance.
• Conduct daily briefings/toolbox talks to keep the team informed and motivated.
• Continuously improve safety recording by addressing physical safety issues and employee attitudes, maintaining housekeeping in all manufacturing areas.
• Guide Line Leaders to foster ownership and successful team management.
• Identify and address training needs to build team resilience and versatility.
• Record and report production and quality metrics to maximise service and identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate continuous improvement in line with business strategy through collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Promote quality-focused behaviours within the team and ensure adherence to production processes and effectively address deviations.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and industry certification guidelines.
• Ensure efficient and correct use of machines, tools, and equipment by the team.
• Report faults to the Head of Manufacturing and Engineer; support the repair or replacement of faulty equipment.

Who are we looking for?

• Effective change-maker who collaborates to drive and embed change.
• Proficient in coaching and mentoring.
• Competent in using Office 365, including Excel.
• Proficiency in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in sustainable and environmentally focused manufacturing.
• Background in change management and cultural improvement.
• Possession of a FLT License.

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!