Production Supervisor - Adecco : Job Details

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Salary: £DOE

Hours: 5 out of 7 between 7am - 7pm

Our Client:

A well-established company supplying a wide range of products and processing services to sectors such as construction, engineering and manufacturing. Known for their reliability and customer-focused approach, it supports projects of all sizes with comprehensive stock, in-house processing capabilities and efficient distribution. With decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and service within the UK market.

Role Summary:

As a Production Supervisor, you will oversee the manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency, quality and safety standards are met. You will play a crucial role in leading a team of production workers, coordinating schedules and optimising production processes to meet customer demands.

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet production targets and customer requirements.
• Lead, train and motivate production team members to achieve high levels of productivity and quality.
• Monitor production processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing any non-compliance promptly.
• Maintain inventory levels and manage raw material usage to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as logistics and quality control, to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of products.
• Prepare production reports and maintain accurate records of production metrics, such as yield, downtime and labour efficiency.
• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures to create a safe and positive work environment.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Solid understanding of production processes, quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to analyse data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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