3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE

The Production Supervisor Role reports directly to the Operations Manager. Responsibilities include; under general supervision, organize, coordinate and supervise the daily operations and activities of multiple production department on multiple work shifts; and perform related work as assigned.

The 3^rd Shift Supervisor has direct responsibility for the safe and efficient day to day running of the Production Teams.

• Ensure that all Health & Safety at work regulations and Company thinkSAFE / Environmental, Health & Safety policies are complied with at all times.
• Maintain a safe workplace through observations, enforcement of safety rules and policies, and communication of potential hazards and safety issues in order to be addressed appropriately. Lead and follow the thinkSAFE program and requirements.
• Be a trained First-Aid Responder and provide first aid in the case of minor injury or illness on the shift.
• See that tools, materials, and supplies are available and ready to assure continuous operations, and obtain or requisition any essential items needed.
• Make frequent checks of work to maintain quality and quantity standards, and take proper corrective action in cases of faulty work, excessive scrap or production delay.
• Daily employee attendance register (roll call). Escalate issues/absence to Operations Manager and Human Resources for support.
• Update production boards with delivery targets. Ensure operators update hourly figures.
• Attend daily DGA / Production meetings and provide updates to all production employees .
• Liaise with opposing Shift Supervisor and ensure handover reports are generated and clearly communicated to peers (where applicable).
• Monitor production employees and team’s production performance and quality performance.  Identify and correct any non-conforming product for review with Engineering and Senior Leadership.
• Ensure team members are productive and are following established start times, break times and end times.
• Lead site thinkSAFE activities within the 3^rd shift production team’s through the role of thinkSAFE Champion.
• Perform Health & Safety Team briefings and ensure correct PPE is worn by team members at all times.
• Ensure all 6S activities and tasks are completed in full and performance boards are kept up to date.
• Lead by example and ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Co-ordinate production related training activities for your team members across site and ensure work instructions & skills matrices are in place for all activities and are kept up to date.
• Ensure production plans are followed and prioritize work accordingly to meet plan.
• Review WIP on a daily basis to ensure non-movers are escalated.
• Perform Return to Work interviews with employees following periods of absence. Work with HR and Operations Manager to coach and develop employees.
• Perform and support coaching and performance management discussions with employees to ensues production goals are being met.  Work with Human Resources and Operations Manager to identify productive and positive ways to lead the Team.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and 6S across site and work shift.
• Must be at least 30% productive on a daily basis (operating).
• Carryout reasonable tasks as requested by the Operations Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Hourly/weekly outputs
• Production arrears
• Delivery lead time
• Delivery performance
• Stock inventory management
• EH&S metrics to include LTA, VSL & Near miss reporting
• Quality metrics to include scrap etc.
• 6S Audit scores

• Must Speak English and be fully bilingual.
• College Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Preferred.
• 3-5years of Supervisory experience leading large indirect teams over 150+
• Possess general computer skills and use Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Excellent time management, planning and leadership skills.
• Must have a high safety awareness of self, others and surrounding environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours to support business needs or adjust schedule to support night shift when needed

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of operations and lean manufacturing, production planning, methods and techniques
• Equipment set up, functions and operation procedures; procedures on inspection, quality assurance, safety requirements and shipping practices, methods and procedures
• Knowledge of basic math; hazardous materials handling and emergency response procedures
• Material management systems and inventory control procedures
• Principles of supervision, training and personnel administration
• Ability to lead a dynamic team of skilled operators
  • Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the Company
  • Must have good time management, planning and negotiation skills
  • Must adhere to all Company policies

• Physical Requirements:

  • Must be capable of sitting and using a computer for the majority of an 8-hour workday
  • Must be capable of walking and standing for the majority of an 8-hour workday
  • Must be capable of climbing stairs
  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1