Supervisor Production Controller (Upholstery)

The Role: Supervisory (Upholstery department) Southend up to £34,800

Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff; organising and monitoring work process on a day to day basis of their specific area.

Key Requirements

  • To Understand Master Production Schedule and Production Plan to deliver the MPS
  • Ensuring the completion of any tasks that are assigned to the team by the department Manager
  • Ensuring team members complete the tasks that have been assigned to them
  • Monitoring time that work is issued and completed
  • Monitoring and planning of resources to ensure that they are appropriate to the workload
  • Ensuring that all team members complete timesheets in an accurate and timely fashion
  • Monitoring the attendance, quality and timekeeping of all team members, and address accordingly
  • Approving and managing staff holidays to minimise the disruption to the team
  • Delegating tasks to team members and for ensuring that all work produced is carried out in a timely and cost effective manner
  • Play an active role in the recruitment and selection process for the team
  • Attend first level disciplinaries and grievances
  • Complete all performance reviews for the team
  • Assessing the skills and performance levels of all team members and identifying/carrying out additional training as necessary
  • Ensuring that team members operate in accordance with quality procedures
  • To assist in identifying methods for continuous improvement
  • To be responsible for the safe working of all team members and ensuring the adherence to all Company H&S policies,
  • To ensure all Company rules and regulations are met and initiate appropriate corrective action and/or the Company disciplinary procedures when required
  • Responsible for making sure an excellent standard of housekeeping is maintained
  • Complete corrective actions on time
  • In addition to the above there may be a requirement to perform other duties as requested by the Manager and/or VP.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience of working within the Manufacturing industry
  • Able to work in a fast paced, varied and demanding environment
  • Ability to work independently whilst collaborating in a team environment 
  • Ability to communicate clearly to team and management
  • Able to delegate tasks
  • Able to discuss and resolve problems
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines 
  • Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook

Company Benefits

  • Health Care Cash Plan*
  • Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme*
  • 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
  • Life Assurance
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme*
  • Free access to a local gym
  • Free car parking
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Flexible Working
  • Sports & Social Club
  • Onsite Café facilities at New Facility

(*Available after 1 year of service)

Job type: Full time, permanent

Location: Southend on Sea

Salary: up to £34,800

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 17:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 13:00pm

For information please contact Sophie Barnes at One to One Personnel.


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