Production shift supervisor

Sterling Recruitment Services are looking to recruit an experienced Production Shift Supervisor for our client based on Preston Farm, Stockton on Tees. Please note this is a 3 shift system rotating weekly: 5.45am - 2pm, 1.45pm - 10pm and 8pm- 6am The role of the Production Shift Supervisor is to manage the production teams to ensure quality and productivity targets are met along with meeting customer deadlines. This is a fast paced, bespoke manufacturing business working to very tight deadlines. The role is suited to someone with experience of working in a bespoke manufacturing environment. This is a very rdquo; hands on rdquo; role where you will be expected to be working in the production environment as well as carrying out duties of the Supervisor as listed below: -Managing skilled and semi-skilled machine operators. - Monitoring daily employee performance to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in line with customer needs. -Ensure operators are working to their schedule and oversee progress. -Planning resources to match demand and customer deadlines. -Monitoring jobs through production and rescheduling to meet customer SLAs and deadlines. -Regular communication with other departments. -Attend and contribute to production planning and customer project meetings. -Developing and maintaining operator training programmes whilst training and integrating new employees into the workplace. -Agreeing and maintaining maintenance schedules. -Developing and implementing improved production process ideas. Skills required: This role is best suited to someone that has previous experience of working within a print/bindery role; however, we will consider exceptional candidates that have worked outside of the industry. Must be highly organised, structured, and flexible. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst keeping a calm, level-headed approach. Ability to think on their feet, changing production priorities at a moment rsquo;s notice. Ability to manage individuals on a one-to-one basis as well as team projects. Leadership, motivational and conflict management skills. Good decision-making skills, ability to delegate and have a lsquo;can do rsquo; attitude. Good spoken and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products Experience working with lean manufacturing tools such as 5S or Kaizen