Production Supervisor / Foreperson

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced "hands on" Production Supervisor/Foreperson for an expanding company based in the West of Newcastle upon Tyne to oversee our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, quality control, and team management.,

• You'll be at the heart of operations, ensuring that our factory, production areas and warehouse run smoothly
• As the Supervisor, you will ensure daily performance targets within the factory are met in alignment with company procedures and technical standards.
• The Supervisor plays a vital role in ensuring smooth production processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and leading an efficient team.
• Additionally, you'll support the Production Manager with all aspects of the operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor staff performance, ensuring team members are motivated and meeting targets.
• Ability to manage resources, including personnel, machines, and materials purchase.
• Assemble and distribute components for orders and stock to the relevant department.
• Plan weekly production based on the production schedule and sales orders.
• Collaborate with procurement to manage stock levels, addressing any discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate documentation of stock movements and maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Monitor and resolve quality control issues, ensuring consistent high standards.
• Provide staff training on operational practices.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Contribute to company growth as part of the implementation team.
• Assist in production areas
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• You will be hands on working on the factory floor
  
  Have experience within manufacturing and/or production environments - ideally Metals
• Be hands on
• Strong Organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to meet targets including ability to evaluate and monitor performance
• Excellent team building and team management skills.
• Experience of staff supervision.
• Proficiency in organising daily workloads, working under pressure, and performing both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage the daily workflow, from creation to completion of assigned tasks.
• Be I.T Literate
  
  The company is a UK-based company that manufactures, installs, and maintains industrial and specialist door systems. The company specializes in meeting the needs of clients in sectors across manufacturing, process, transport, storage, and logistics.