Job Description

Job Purpose

The Workshop Supervisor's key role is to assist Production Manager in the day to day running of the workshop, ensuring that the goods manufactured to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards of work. You will also ensure that workshop is maintained to the correct standards, and that all relevant H&S guidelines are followed. You will work as part of a close knit team, which offers great support and collaboration to improve the efficiency and working environment of the business.

What's on offer

Hourly rate negotiable DOE with opportunity for overtime

20 days holiday including Bank Holidays. (Increases by 1 day per full years' service, up to a maximum of 33 days including bank holidays)

Workplace Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Death in Service cover

Employee Benefits platform offering discounts and access to a range of services

Primary Responsibilities

Co-ordination and monitoring of the activities in the workshop ensuring full utilisation of labour resource to maximise efficiency

Ensuring the timely completion of all works, without compromising the high standards required, with regular reporting of progress and issues to the Production Manager

Coordinating with other departments including Design, Operations and Commercial teams, ensuring smooth flow from material delivery to goods out

Proactively raising awareness of any issues encountered during manufacture and seeking appropriate resolutions quickly

Management of materials/stock items; placing orders with procurement team/direct with Production Manager to ensure that materials are available when required and stock levels are maintained

Health & Safety Management within the Workshop including completion of regular Health & Safety checks and Tool Box Talks, raising any concerns with the Production Manager

Training and supervision of new employees, subcontractors and apprentices

Providing regular feedback and input to other departments to drive improvements to internal processes.

Attending internal production and design meetings in the absence of the Production Manager

Assisting with the continuous improvement of our operation through regular feedback between the workshop and management team

Experience

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Bench or Site Joinery

Minimum 5 years minimum post qualification experience in bench joinery

Experience working on a multitude of machines including:

o CNC

o Crosscut saw

o Panel saw

o Band resaw

o Planer

o Chopsaw

o Edge bander

o Cuber

o Air tools

CSCS card preferable but not essential

Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, to manufacture bespoke joinery

Confident in overseeing the work of others, and able to adapt to help the team work efficiently

Excellent problem-solving skills and confident decision making

Good communication skills with clients and staff

Ability to motivate team to achieve objectives, leading by example

Flexibility with hours to assist workflow and achieve deadlines

Understanding and setting up of machinery

Confident using a range of software including Outlook, Word & Excel

Personal Attributes & Requirements

Full UK Driving License

Personable, approachable and confident team member demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the business

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance
Work Location: In person