Site Supervisor

Posted By: Molly Thompson
Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on Experience
Location: Stockton, TS18
Job Type: Permanent
Category: Production, Printing

Job Title: Site Supervisor – Printing/Finishing Department

Salary: Up to 32,000 D.o.e 

We are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor for our client in Stockton, Central Employment are the longest independent recruiter in the North East, established in 1979.

Role:

As a Site Supervisor, you’ll be tasked with overseeing the production teams to ensure the attainment of quality standards, productivity goals, and adherence to customer deadlines in our fast-paced, bespoke manufacturing environment. This role demands hands-on involvement within the production setting, alongside fulfilling supervisory responsibilities outlined below:

• Supervising skilled and semi-skilled machine operators.
• Monitoring daily employee performance to ensure efficient task completion aligned with customer requirements.
• Ensuring operators adhere to schedules and overseeing progress.
• Planning resources to align with demand and customer deadlines.
• Monitoring production jobs and rescheduling to meet customer SLAs and deadlines.
• Facilitating regular communication with other departments.
• Participating in and contributing to production planning and customer project meetings.
• Developing and managing operator training programs, integrating new employees, and maintaining workforce proficiency.
• Establishing and maintaining maintenance schedules.
• Implementing enhancements to production processes.

Skills:

• Preferably, experience in print/bindery roles; exceptional candidates from other industries will also be considered.
• Exceptional organizational, structural, and adaptability skills.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining composure.
• Quick thinking and capable of adjusting production priorities swiftly.
• Proficient in one-on-one management as well as team coordination.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Effective decision-making, delegation skills, and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools like 5S or Keisen.

Hours of Work:

This role works on a 3-shift rotation, consisting of Mornings, Afternoons and Nightshifts.

Location:

The position is based in Stockton-on-Tees, at the clients Head Office, located out of town.