Supervisor

Role Overview In a Nutshell

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor to join our team within Vistry Works Warrington, at our Warrington factory. As our Supervisor, you will work on a rotating shift pattern supervising a production team within a specific area in a timber frame manufacturing facility. These areas include an automated cutting department, automated and manual production lines, product wrapping and dispatch and you will oversee one of these areas whilst maintaining the highest level of safety, environmental and product quality standards.

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
• You will have proven experience in a similar role, ideally within the timber frame or housebuilding industry
• You will have a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and acknowledge the importance of consistently achieving high 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
• You will need to have excellent leadership and communication skills, being able to motivate and train production staff to achieve deadlines and quality standards
• 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

Desirable

• Minimum educational qualifications of GCSE Maths and English
• A current Combilift Forklift truck licence (RTITB or ITSAR)
• A current Counterbalance Forklift truck licence (RTITB or ITSAR

More about the Supervisor role

• You will be responsible for competently supervising a specific area of the production process 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 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 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 empowerus 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.