GE Vernova
Production Supervision Manager
Stafford
Posted 15 days ago
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Production Supervision Manager
Manufacturing Plant Manager
About the Role
Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to ensure customer requirements and operational standards are consistently met.
- Full accountability for safety, quality, cost and delivery performance.
- Develop and drive an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team, fostering strong working relationships aligned with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Champion best practice in manufacturing, mentoring teams, establishing policies and procedures, and embedding continuous improvement principles.
- Apply modern manufacturing best practices by identifying deficiencies and improving training, processes, and operational efficiency.
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategy and Development
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of a manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
- Identify and deliver business improvement opportunities across the organisation.
General and Task Management
- Oversee plant production, financial performance, and adherence to customer requirements.
- Ensure the orderly, productive operation of planned activities while maintaining quality standards.
- Meet daily productivity targets and maintain a rigorous production planning regime:
- Review and update the production plan daily.
- Drive improvements in departmental KPIs.
- Develop and implement process risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies, protecting staff and site visitors.
- Identify training needs and implement gap-filling plans to address skill shortages.
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People Management
- Deliver the People Strategy within the area of accountability.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team that meets business KPIs, achieves Hoshin Kanri goals, and drives continuous improvement.
- Set, track and assess departmental objectives/KPIs:
- Report progress against targets and initiate corrective actions as needed.
- Manage all aspects of team performance, including:
- Staffing levels, holiday allowances, recruitment, training development, appraisals, attendance, and disciplinary issues.
- Daily supervision to maximise operational efficiency.
- Communicate KPI goals from the strategic annual plan to ensure alignment across the team.
- Develop and monitor KPIs for each area of responsibility.
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Financial and Budget Management
- Accountable for manufacturing budgets, including planning and oversight of:
- Annual budget forecasting and capital expenditure proposals.
- All legal standard compliance elements.
- Manage projects from concept through delivery, ensuring budget and forecast targets are met.
Requirements
Skils and Experience:
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional team leadership skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
- Proficient in problem-solving, team-building, planning, and decision-making.
- Experienced in leadership and people management.
- Technical understanding of:
- Assembly processes, components, and manufacturing techniques.
- SAP/ERP systems.
- Lean manufacturing, daily operational tools, and MPS (Master Production Scheduling).
- Basic knowledge of:
- Budgeting and financial planning.
- Strategic deployment (e.g., Hoshin Kanri).
- CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and P&L (Profit & Loss).
Qualifications:
- Permanent UK work permit.
Additional Information
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No.
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Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Team Management
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Presentation Skills
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving
Team Building
Planning
Decision Making
Leadership
People Management
Manufacturing Techniques
SAP
LEAN
MPS Processes