Production Shift Supervisor - Brandon, United Kingdom - Davencroft Ltd

Davencroft Ltd

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Brandon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Shift Supervisor
Nursted is a company that specialises in the production of plastic bottles, bespoke production runs combined with fast tool changes to offer flexible challenging production runs

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality

Compliance with product quality standards in accordance with the company quality manual and visual aids and reporting to Production Manager/Quality Department where required.
Control process flows within the unit ensuring all Quality and H&S standards are met.
Ensure housekeeping is kept to the highest possible level whilst always considering best H&S practices.
Ensure all finished product leaving the production area is correctly and safely packaged and stored.
When necessary, carry out and / or assist with machine setting and fault finding.
Ensure all machines are running optimally and are correct to the relevant setting documents.
Reduce the waste and scrap within the unit.
Optimising labour distribution according to priorities to deliver production requirements.
Monitor the unit, always looking to 'continuously improve' all aspects of the environment and working practices.

Delivery

Monitor and communicate production requirements to and from the business and team using supplied production processes (Hand over sheets, registers, skills matrix, etc.).
Maintain accurate stock levels within the unit to deliver production requirements 'on time, in full'.
Ensure all tool changes are carried out efficiently to reduce machine downtime.
Ensure all machines are handed back to production in a "ready to run" condition.
Cover operator/forklift duties where necessary to minimize production downtime.

People Management

Compliance with health and safety legislation and reporting any incidents via your line Manager.
Rotation of staff within the team to ensure a good balance of skill sets and cross training.
Educating the team on safe systems of work and correct handling of product and machinery.
Monitor and track all team members attendance.
Manage team motivation.
Ensure the team is respectful to each other.
Ensure all production areas are running effectively and safely.

MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working in accordance with the company health and safety policy to take reasonable care for their own and colleagues health and safety.
Refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons.
Adhere to the Company's H&S requirements (ie risk assessments, work instructions and through training).
Work in accordance with information and training provided, and not undertake any task for which authorisation and / or training has not been given.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Issue resolution covering product, process and personnel.
Process trouble shooting and improvement.
Experience in basic injection, blow moulding machine maintenance.
Understanding of 'Continuous Improvement'.
Flexibility and forwardthinking approach.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Good team player, coach, mentor and motivator.
Motivated and proactive.
Patient leader of people.
Forklift truck experience
Basic computer skills Supervisory skills including, educating and motivating a team.

Hours
The company operates 24/7 so being able to work a continental shift pattern is essential.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: