Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor | Glengarnock | Full Time | Hourly Rate dependent on experience

Anderson Stewart Castings has been a manufacturer of precision investment castings for more than fifty years and is one of the most experienced foundries offering this specialised process.

Utilising Investment casting or “Lost Wax” process, the company produces castings in a wide range of alloys, both ferrous and non-ferrous, and supplies international customers in the whole spectrum of markets in the United Kingdom and overseas.

As a key member of the management team, you will be given a level of autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of new working methods and products.

What can you expect in return?

• The chance to join a well-established company with opportunities for development
• To join a small, ambitious team
• Opportunity to showcase your knowledge and skill set
• Early finish on a Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Parking
• Pension scheme
• 33 days holiday per year
• Death in Service

What will your role as a Production Supervisor for Wax Room/Shell Room look like?

Production Supervision & Planning

• Oversee production processes, control and manage your department
• When required, cover for other supervisors
• Supervise and sign off any equipment changes or amendments
• With production teams establish a 4-week rolling plan
• Allocation of resources to achieve the production plan
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control PPAP and ISO9001 standard
• Ensure company procedures are followed by team
• In conjunction with Production Manager, organise equipment repair and routine maintenance
• Supervisor the Occupational Health & Safety and housekeeping standards for the area and ensure compliance

Team Management

• Conduct performance reviews, return to work interviews, and coordinate holidays to fit production needs
• Ensure all employees are trained on new equipment and relevant risk assessment with support from H&S
• Communicate any relevant company information and updates to procedures to team

Are you the right person for the job?

• Can do attitude
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor (Engineering company preferred, but other types of manufacturing backgrounds will be given serious consideration)
• Ability to hit the ground running as a supervisor of a production unit
• Initiative-taking with an eye for detail and good communication skills
• Live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK

Hours of Work – 39 hours per week

7.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday

• 7.30am – 12.30pm Friday