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Shop Floor Supervisor

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 37,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Shop Floor Supervisor

We are recruiting for an experienced Shop Floor Supervisor to join a busy manufacturing environment in Portsmouth. This is a hands on role managing a team of up to 30 operators, ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining high standards across organisation, discipline, safety and quality.

This position would suit someone with a strong production or manufacturing background who is confident leading people, enforcing standards and driving improvements across the workshop floor. Lean manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous.

The role

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the shop floor, ensuring production targets are achieved whilst maintaining an organised, safe and productive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and supervising a team of up to 30 operators
Maintaining discipline, timekeeping and overall performance standards
Ensuring the workshop remains organised, clean and efficient at all times
Monitoring equipment, tooling and work areas to maintain operational standards
Supporting and developing operators through coaching and training
Identifying training needs and keeping training records up to date
Leading daily production meetings and communicating priorities clearly
Supporting continuous improvement activities across layout, systems and processes
Driving high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety
Managing WIP, stock control and materials within the production area
Working closely with engineering and quality teams to resolve production issues

What we are looking for

Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or engineering environment
Proven experience supervising or managing teams on a shop floor
Confident managing performance and holding people accountable to standards
Strong organisation and communication skills
Experience improving processes and maintaining structured working environments
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement knowledge would be beneficial
Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritise workload effectively

What's on offer

Permanent opportunity with a well established manufacturing business
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to make a real impact within production operations
Competitive salary and benefits packageIf you have experience leading teams within manufacturing and enjoy creating well organised, high performing workshop environments, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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