to help keep our production line running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. If you know your way around machines and like the sound of a long weekend every week, this might be your perfect fit.
What You'll Be Doing:
?
Lead, motivate, and support
a fantastic team
? Keep
quality standards high
and production running smoothly
? Drive
continuous improvement
using Lean tools
? Plan and coordinate
maintenance & repairs
? Champion
health, safety, and best practices
every day
? Ensure stock levels and schedules are on point
? Be the go-to for
technical support and problem-solving
What You Bring:
? Strong leadership and communication skills
? A proactive, hands-on approach
? Passion for quality, safety, and efficiency
? Ability to think fast and solve problems
? Commitment to teamwork and customer care
Why You'll Love It Here:
4-day working week
- Enjoy a long weekend every week, with your working hours from
Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 4:00pm
25 days annual leave
, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service
Health Care Plan
Life assurance
at twice your annual salary
Birthday Half-Day Off
- a small way we celebrate you
and so much more!
About The Role
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, motivate, and support the team, becoming proficient in all aspects of operations.
Adhere to quality control standards, ensuring production output meets quality standards. Maintain supporting records and liaise with the site Quality Technician as required.
Utilise resources to respond quickly to conditions and resolve issues.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly plant checks. Review and act on unsafe conditions, and report any weaknesses in safe systems of work or procedures.
Use Lean Management tools to drive continuous improvement. Be aware of associated production costs and strive to increase productivity while maintaining quality.
Regularly inspect and ensure stock levels of materials for production and repairs (spares) are maintained to support continuous production.
Ensure perpetual inventory checks are carried out as appropriate for stock in the yard.
Ensure production schedules are adhered to and escalate any issues to the Supply Chain Planning Manager and Site Manager promptly.
Plan and coordinate machine downtime and repairs. Liaise with the Site Manager and Maintenance team regarding preventative and planned maintenance of machinery and ensure routine maintenance tasks are carried out.
Establish and maintain safe working areas. Oversee best practice standards for housekeeping and tidiness of yard and work areas. Conduct spot checks and take corrective action as necessary regarding housekeeping, unsafe acts, or adherence to HSEQ rules and procedures.
Responsible for the team's H&S performance. Ensure employee compliance with HSEQ procedures, safe systems of work, and legislative requirements. Act on all employee concerns and suggestions.
Issue and enforce PPE requirements and ensure appropriate equipment and tools are used by all employees.
Provide technical support for all operational areas to fix issues and make improvements to increase quality and efficiency.
Liaise with Site Manager and Human Resources regarding the monitoring of employee performance, including attendance, timekeeping, and holiday management.
Ensure the team provides excellent customer care by being considerate, polite, and courteous when dealing with customers.
Act as an advocate for AG's culture and values by demonstrating integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation in all aspects of your work and interactions with colleagues.
Adhere to all Company Health and Safety policies at all times, wearing the correct PPE while working in the plant and yard, and taking responsibility for personal safety and that of colleagues.
Any other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.
Required Criteria
Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job
At least five years experience of supervising in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in routine and preventative maintenance environment
Previous experience of quality control
Computer Literate
Adherence and appreciation for H&S litigation and general housekeeping standard
Ability to meet production deadlines
Experience of effective communication to team members
Available to respond to production problems outside normal hours
Flexible approach to work required, willingness to retrain and learn new skills
Desired Criteria
Supervisory skills training
Computer skills training
Communication skills training
Skills Needed
About The Company
Established 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Company Culture
Since our establishment 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers - rather than just hold down a job.
Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Company Benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed.
Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities
Salary
36,000.00 per year
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