Production Supervisor

HOURS OF WORK:               06:00 – 14:30

JOB PURPOSE: 

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the post holder will be responsible for continuously overseeing the efficient running of the department and managing the team.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Organise the team to ensure that the production plan is delivered on a daily basis
• Provide all daily information on production efficiency, non-conformance and waste
• Ensure all team members, both new and existing are trained against and competently comply with departmental Standard Operating Procedures 
• Audit all daily checks and ensure they are being carried out
• Ensure all operating procedures are being adhered to
• Ensure all waste is minimised
• Maintain high housekeeping standards for the area of responsibility
• Liaise with other departments where necessary to ensure that the business needs and priorities are met.
• Consider and implement solutions to problems as and when they arise
• Recognise and reward exceptional performance and support the Shift Manager with succession planning for the department
• Challenge non-conformance or poor standards (both product and team members)

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have an excellent attendance record
• Must be flexible with hours of work (i.e. early starts / late finishes)
• Ability to organise both yourself and others
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the Operations Team
• Ability to solve problems
• Previous food manufacturing experience
• Experience of following and amending production plans would be an advantage but not essential
• Previous experience of leading a team

 DESIRABLE

• NVQ in Food Manufacturing
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Health & Safety