Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers' specific uses.
Job Summary
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We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team of skilled operatives at our factory in Redditch. The role involves overseeing daily production activities, ensuring quality standards, and driving operational efficiency in the manufacture of large air compressors.
Responsibilities
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Plan and coordinate production activities to meet output/quality targets
Monitor and drive KPI performance (e.g., efficiency, scrap rates, downtime).
Ensure correct skill level of their factory, using skills matrix to identify gaps and organise training to support.
Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage staffing levels, shift cover, and absence (including return to works and absence reviews)
Liaise with HR to lead disciplinary/investigation meetings
Conduct performance reviews and support development of Team Leaders.
Liaise with support functions to drive improvement (e.g., ManEng, EHS, Quality, HR).
Ensure compliance against company policy and procedure.
Basic Qualifications
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Proven experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and production processes
Excellent communication and leadership skills
IT literate (MS Office, ERP systems)
Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements
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Fully site based at Redditch
Key Competencies
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Leadership and team management
Production planning
Quality focus
Problem-solving
What we Offer
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7% Employer Pension Contribution
Westfield Health Medial Cash Plan Cover
Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary
Cycle scheme (After probation period)
Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year employment)
10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
Employee Assistance Program
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
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