Production Supervisor in Wakefield

Elevation Recruitment Group has a really exciting opportunity with a building products manufacturer in West Yorkshire to recruit a Production Supervisor as they continue on an large scale development project! This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading a team, keeping production on track and getting stuck in when needed.

You’ll make sure the shift has the people, training and resources to meet its targets, while keeping a close eye on safety, quality and downtime.

Key details:

• £40,000
• Monday – Friday days
• 10% matched pension, life insurance and employee assistance programme
• Healthcare support, retail discounts and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor include:

• Organising people and resources to meet production requirements
• Leading shift meetings and making sure handovers are clear
• Tracking production and downtime data, with accurate reporting
• Training operators and ensuring the team follows manufacturing and quality procedures
• Carrying out safety and compliance checks and escalating any concerns
• Working with Engineering and the Production Manager to solve problems and improve performance
• Providing practical support on the machinery when required

We’re keen to speak with Production Supervisors with the following skills & experience:

• Experience leading people in a manufacturing environment
• A practical approach to planning, problem-solving and keeping production moving
• A good understanding of health and safety and quality standards
• Confidence using production data to spot issues and improve performance
• The ability to communicate well across shifts and support operators on the shop floor

Reach out to Emma Bartholomew at Elevation Recruitment Group directly for further details.