Production Supervisor

Swadlincote
11 months ago
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Fantastic opportunity Available:

A global leader in the vitamins, minerals and supplements are currently looking for experienced Production Supervisor to join their ever-growing team.

Due to high demands in the business, they are looking for an individual to carry out daily Manufacturing operations in a safe, disciplined, effective and efficient manner, in line with company policies, the GMP and specific requirements defined by the production Management Team. This is a temporary to Permanent position.

Rates of Pay:

£19.01 per hour

Hours of work:

06:00-18:00 Saturday & Sunday (must be flexible to support night shift also)

Benefits:

  • Paid Breaks

  • Central Swadlincote location

  • Clean & Warm Working environment

  • Access to Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers

  • Free onsite parking

  • Long term work

    Duties to include:

  • Lead a small team of staff members and collaborate closely with other departmental functions.

  • Supervise production lines, guaranteeing punctual and complete execution of the production plan via proper setup of both machinery and personnel

  • Fosters a positive, collaborative workspace that bolsters teamwork and enhances team performance engagement.

  • Advocates for a positive culture within the team, leading by example, while consistently upholding 100% compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality and housekeeping regulations

  • Manages the protocol of line start up checks to ensure they are completed by staff and that no Health and Safety or quality issues are identified.

  • Completes all production and quality documentation accurately and clearly.

  • Complies with all cleaning requirements to ensure all equipment and surfaces are clean and sanitised and required hygiene performance is always maintained.

  • Manages stocks to ensure correct rotation is achieved, wastage is kept to a minimum and all stock is counted and recorded as required.

  • Delegates tasks effectively to staff, routinely checking to ensure task completion.

    The ideal candidate will have:

  • Management / Leadership i.e. ILM, NEBS, NVQ’s or equivalent

  • Ideally 2 years’ working in GMP or food processing environment, including at least 1 years’ line management / supervision experience.

  • Determined and capable of self-development to very high standards of supervision

  • Able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt.

  • Very goal-oriented, energetic and tenacious.

  • Real commitment to GMP.

  • Computer literate and familiar with MS Office programs.

  • Proven analytical and report writing skills.

  • Successful record in training of personnel.

  • Able to communicate persuasively at all levels, motivate individuals and instil teamwork.

  • Effective and proactive team worker who takes and demonstrates responsibility.

  • Can demonstrate effective performance management of direct reporting staff

  • Organised in approach to ensure tasks are delivered on time.

  • Effective delegator

    To apply for this position call Emily on: (phone number removed), send your CV or text “ProductionSupervisor” to (phone number removed)

    If you have not heard from us within 72 hours please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, however we will put your details onto our database for any future vacancies.

    This Vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (An employment business)

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