Production Supervisor

Responsible for efficient assembly of goods to the agreed quality standard, using safe practices

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

• Day to day management of production lines and associated operators maximising production capacity and resources

• Provide knowledge, motivation support and advice to team leaders and operators

• Responsible for knowing correct procedures for self & operators to follow and ensuring they comply to all good manufacturing practices, in a safe manner

• Self-motivated and encourages team effort, and supportive attitudes between operatives

• Meet required quality and production targets

• When necessary, support your colleagues where required in delivery of the business goals

• When required share your knowledge with new members of the team to support building of succession within the business

• Escalate any concerns you or your team may have

• Report any issues to Quality Department as soon as discovered

• Conduct spot or continuous checks in your area to ensure adherence to customer technical and quality requirements

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding food safety and quality assurance

• Maintain quality records and take ingredient samples when required for quality analysis

• Respond to employee queries and concerns in a timely manner

• Ensuring that the highest levels of service, quality and workmanship are maintained

• Assist with scheduling of holidays and overtime

• Drive a culture of excellent adherence to Health & Safety of all employees through the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment

• Meet all targets and measure and review KPI’s in order to achieve business plan

• Work with Insight (internal ERP software)

• Identify Training needs of direct reports

• Deal with employee grievance & disciplinary issues in conjunction with Management & HR

• Motivate, coach and organise teams to maximise effectiveness

• Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding food safety and quality assurance

• Flexibility as you will be required to work as part of rotating team across days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Skills / Qualifications/ Experience:

• Minimum 2 years Food manufacturing experience

• Management experience

• Third level education is desirable

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organisational skill required and project management experience

• Leadership and People Management Skills

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required