Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor supports the Operations Manager by supervising the teams of people and co-ordinating the day-to-day activities within the Production Department. Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervising the production teams and processes in the factory.



• Briefing and debriefing the teams at the start and end of each shift.



• Communicating the latest information to the production team, and relaying order progress to the customer service team.



• Performing the final inspection of packed orders.



• Production related administrative tasks.



• Supporting a culture of safety, quality and team-work.
  
  This position requires a combination of technical and leadership skills, as well as the ability to manage employees and meet production goals. A person ideally suited for this role shall possess the following qualities and behaviours:


• A strong work ethic - takes pride in their work, shows initiative and is self-motivated.



• A good technical ability - has a methodical approach, attention to detail, and demonstrates concern for standards.



• A team player - a can-do attitude, a good communicator and works well with others.


A person ideally suited for this role will possess the following qualification and experience:

Minimum requirements:

• GSCE or equivalent, including English and Maths.



• Leadership skills, i.e. motivating people, strong communication and interpersonal skills.



• Technical skills including accuracy with paperwork, computer literacy and competency with ERP software and MS Office applications.



• Organisational skills including working methodically and accurately, organising documents, arranging meetings, good timekeeping, etc.


Non-essential, but desirable:

• Relevant experience in a similar role / industry



• Relevant certifications including those related to COSHH, first aid, fire safety, quality, etc.



• A-Levels and above.



• Experience of working in a Lean / 5S / Six Sigma environment.



• Full, clean driving licence.
  
  AEV specialises in the manufacture of liquid chemical coatings for the electrical insulation industry. Our Production Department manufactures our complete range of products from start to finish, from mixing raw materials to dispensing liquid products into final packaging.


We now have an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Birkenhead and make a real difference. We can offer a permanent contract and the following rewards package to the right person for this role.


• Salary of £32,000 to £36,000 per annum dependent on experience (40 hours per week, Mon-Fri)


• 20 days holiday (rising to 25 days with service).


• Free car parking


Joining a company with an extensive international reach and a strong customer focus, you will discover a friendly, small team of lively people within a sociable culture. The depth of knowledge within the company comes from years of experience gained by our long serving and dedicated team of management, customer service, chemists, engineers, and production operators, who work together to deliver our extensive product range. We regularly attend events, exhibitions, and conferences throughout the world as we build our reputation and help our business to develop and grow.