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As a Production Shift Supervisor, you will supervise a production team within a timber engineering facility manufacturing roof trusses and spandrel panels. You will work across the different areas of production including an automated cutting department, automated and manual production lines, product wrapping and dispatch, maintaining the highest level of safety, environmental and product quality standards.,

• You will be responsible for competently supervising all areas of production and dispatch on your shift, ensuring product quality and productivity is maintained at the agreed set levels
• You will ensure all safety and environmental policies are adhered to and applied consistently, including carrying out various checks and recording all data associated with them
• You will understand and observe health and safety rules and be aware of the safety of self and others to promote a safe working environment and culture
• You will work collaboratively with the opposite shift, ensuring that both shifts work as one whole team to achieve shared goals and targets
• You will develop and train team members to carry out tasks in their own area of expertise and be involved in their assessment by providing feedback, to build flexible teams and drive a high-performance culture
• You will be alert to 'right first time' quality standards, informing others where standards are not met so that they can take appropriate action as required to contribute to the production of a quality product
• You will work alongside the Engineering Team to carry out basic problem diagnosis, or call for further assistance where it is required to ensure that any downtime is minimal
• You will ensure that expected material requirements are in place, resolving material shortages where possible, or escalating any issues, to contribute to the completion of the production plan using appropriate systems where necessary
• You will be flexible and willing to assist in busier periods where necessary, taking a hands-on role to ensure that production schedules are met
• You will be able to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods and seeking efficiencies
• You will be required to carry out any reasonable tasks or operations as directed by your line manager in the course of your duties
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.


• Proven experience in a manufacturing supervisory position, ideally within the timber engineering and Roof Truss industry
• You will be a natural leader and communicator, and have experience with managing and developing a large number of people in a fast-paced environment with the ability to train and motivate production staff to achieve deadlines and quality standards
• You will have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety and the requisite processes and procedures, with the safety and wellbeing of our people being our key priority
• Confidence in a variety of manufacturing processes, including the general upkeep and running of machinery
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods
• A strong general awareness of Health & Safety, manufacturing, production, transportation, construction, and on-site installation
  
  This is a new role for our current facility, setting up an entirely new team for an afternoon shift. The intended shift will be 2pm-10pm after an onboarding and training process alongside the morning shift.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits