Production Supervisor
Location: Lytham St Annes
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (initial Training 8AM-4.30PM)
Salary: £16.00PH
The Opportunity
Multitask Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a busy manufacturing business based in Lytham.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or production supervisory experience who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and ensuring production targets are achieved.
You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the production department, managing machine operators and team leaders, and ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the daily activities of the production team.
- Ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved in line with manufacturing plans.
- Allocate staff and resources effectively to maximise productivity.
- Monitor production performance, output and efficiency.
- Ensure machines and production areas are adequately stocked with materials.
- Liaise with the Production Planner to manage schedules and resolve any production issues.
- Complete and maintain daily production and efficiency reports.
- Ensure all operators follow health and safety procedures and quality standards.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the production areas.
- Monitor staff training and ensure operators are competent to use machinery.
- Motivate, support and develop team members, encouraging a positive working environment.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
- Work closely with Quality Control, Engineering, Warehouse and other departments.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a Production Supervisor or similar supervisory role within manufacturing.
- Experience managing and motivating a production team.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
- Experience using Sage or similar business systems would be beneficial but is not essential.
- A good understanding of health and safety and quality procedures within manufacturing.
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated.
- A confident team leader who leads by example.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing production demands.
- Positive, organised and solution-focused.
- Committed to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Occasional flexibility may be required to support business needs, including additional hours, meetings and supplier visits.
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