Job Description

Job description

Job Title:

Manufacturing Supervisor

Location:

VES Head Office, Eagle Close, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4NF

Employment:

Full Time

Hours Per Week:

?37.5hrs per week (6am to 2pm) Monday to Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Starting Salary:

29,340 - 32,600

Purpose of role

Ability to supervise and motivate a team, demonstrating correct behaviours and discipline, working to strict safety and quality requirements, to support the effective co-ordination, planning and productivity of the Manufacturing schedules to achieve daily production requirements throughout assembly to meet customer expectations, optimising efficiency and maintaining operational excellence. To contribute towards the Manufacturing Strategy. Safety - Productivity - Quality - Cost.

Role and responsibilities

Develop & promote a culture of safety first. Develop & promote a Quality culture. Lead and develop the manufacturing teams, monitoring KPI's and setting goals & objectives to support Safety first, improved Productivity, Best Quality at a reduced Cost & support personal development & skills training. Support leadership by ensuring resources are optimized and in place to meet manufacturing demand and on time delivery of operational plans, reacting quickly to changes in demand or resources.

Safety

Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and policies, operating best practice methods and driving a "Safety starts with me culture" through all including but not exhaustive of:

Ensuring Risk assessment are conducted & regularly maintained. Planned safety talks are delivered to teams. Safety investigations completed on time. All goods are stored safely and always handled appropriately. Support with planned maintenance and inspection all plant Ongoing training is applied to yourself and others to enhance safety standards. Operating within a manufacturing environment, assisting all operators with product safety & construction guidelines whilst ensuring they conform to our standard operating procedures and policies. Approach any visitors to the shop floor to offer assistance, where required. Ensure all tools and working areas are respected and maintained, kept clean and tidy and free from hazards through audits.

Quality

Ensure manufacturing compliance with engineering standards, tolerances, policy & processes. Drive best practice methods and continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing quality. Develop and maintain competency-based employee assessments and training programs. Conduct regulatory quality-based toolbox talks. Ensure incoming goods meet appropriate standards through inspection. (Qty, quality and specification) & report defects through DOR quality App & communication & escalation process Ensure all products and materials are stored appropriately to prevent deterioration. To assist and offer technical support to manufacturing operatives, able to offer advice on problem solving to effectively lessen impact to on time delivery at best quality. Ensure accurate communication with all relevant departments on any factors which will impact on operational plans, delivery targets and quality to our clients.

Productivity

Be responsible for the delivery of the operational plan within the 5-day window. Be responsible for resource planning and effective deployment of staff within the 5-day window. Adopt and implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance product throughput and eliminate waste. Manage manufacturing performance to enhance performance levels inclusive of: Delivery performance focus on time in Full Drive continuous improvement to establish effective and efficient manufacturing methods. Communicate and effectively manage staff movements, absence & leave. Ensure the manufacturing WorkCentre groups reflect the physical state through Production order control, status, and traffic light system, ensuring hours of work are posted accurately daily. Hold staff monthly 1-2-1's, ensuring all staff are clear on daily objectives, performance and priorities set out within the onboarding & personal development plan.

Cost Control

Improve operating efficiency to reduce waste and maximize output. Assist in removing nonvalue add activities. Eradicate rework through best practice and continuous improvement. Ensure preservation of goods through appropriate storage. Assist in reduction of manufacturing rework and scrap. Support in driving cost reductions through manufacturing operations.

At VES we offer a range of benefits for all our employees.

Celebration day - if your birthday falls on a working day The chance to enrich your role and become a Fire Warden, First Aider, or a Mental Health First Aider 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays Life Assurance Good transport links (Chandlers Ford train station) Free coffee and Tea Annual Employee Awards Company Pension

In addition to all this, you'll also be entitled to additional benefits including:

Opportunities to Develop and Grow:

We are committed to the learning and development of all staff to reach their full potential and as such we offer great opportunities to develop and grow within the business.

Health and Wellbeing: We offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering advice on a range of topics.

The Cycle to Work Scheme means you can save money on tax and National Insurance whilst looking after yourself and the planet.

If you think you have the skills and experience required amend accordingly for this role, please apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,340.00-32,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: ER1000608