Job Description

Special Metals is Hiring!

Special Metals

is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. Special Metals is owned by Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a global conglomerate operating in more than a dozen countries that manufactures complex metal components and products for power generation, aerospace, space exploration, military and other mission-critical applications.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness, empowerment, and respect that embraces the differences in who we are.

The Hereford operation is the major UK production facility in the PCC Metals Group and we now have an exciting opportunity for a

Production Supervisor

at the Hereford site - in our

Extrusion

department.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role has responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery/Throughput, Cost and People in the Section. In addition, the role will support the identification and delivery of performance improvement plans, including Zero Harm, Zero Defects, Productivity and OEE.

Role Summary:

Accountable for leading, motivating and engaging with Team Leaders and Production Operators through effective communication e.g., team briefings, regular interaction on the shop floor, involvement in Zero Harm and Zero Defects teams. Is accountable for ensuring the daily plan is adhered to, and achieved by the production team. Is responsible for achieving throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets. Responsible for working with Team leaders to determine required staffing levels and support labour re-allocation across the plant as required. Will support management responsibilities including recruiting, and training employees; planning, directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Is responsible for flexibility of the workforce to address skills gaps and create an adaptable workforce and will be responsible for Training Needs Analysis for the team. Is responsible for all aspects of HSE within the department, responsible for any accident investigations, incident reporting (including updating Gensuite) and risk assessments. Must continuously promote safe systems of work and ensure corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner. Will support use of Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Tools such as SPC, FMEAs, 6S and Lean Sigma structured problem-solving techniques to drive improvements. Will be a key member of the Zero Harm process, driving PHA based risk reduction using the PDCA cycle. Will support Operation adherence to Preventative Maintenance Plan and will attend departmental Planned Maintenance review meetings as required. Will work with Human Resources on people management issues including disciplinaries, grievances, performance related issues and completion of Return-to-Work interviews in a timely manner. Ensuring Time and Attendance systems for the shift are approved in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Demonstrable experience in a engineering/ manufacturing environment preferred. Demonstrable experience in supervising people. Experience of working in a unionised environment beneficial.

Benefits:

Attractive salary Excellent Contributory Company Pension Quarterly performance bonus scheme Life Assurance x 4 Cycle to Work Scheme Free Eye Test & Prescription Safety Glasses Free Onsite Parking Training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TH/NB/PS1