Shift Supervisor

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Supervisor to join our team within Vistry Works at our flagship factory in Coalville, Leicestershire.

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.

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…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
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 installationMore about the Production Shift Supervisor role…

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 dutiesFinally, 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.

Join us in making Vistry.

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