McElmeel Mobility Services

Employer Location: ARMAGH
Phone Number: 02837525333
Email: hr@mobility-services.com
Web: www.mobility-services.com

Job description

Ireland's largest WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle) converter, and one of the biggest suppliers to the Motability scheme are seeking a Production Supervisor to help us triple our output over the next five years on our journey towards zero emission vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, mechanically minded Production Supervisor to be responsible for the growth in production of wheelchair accessible vehicles of a global brand.

Responsibilities

• Directly reporting to senior management, you will oversee vehicle production and work within the WAV production team to support engineering, R&D, fabrication, stores and procurement.
• Ensure production follows build manual stages, work to improve build stage timings and ensure workforce compliance.
• Contribute to the continual evolution of production processes and product specifications.
• Liaise with work scheduler to manage stock and resources and anticipate the allocation of personnel and resources across projects where necessary.
• Through ownership of rework, quality and parts damage, deliver cost savings.
• Deliver employee performance reports to provide feedback and deliver continual improvement.
• Lead by example through a hands on approach in all production areas.
• Effective liaison between departments including setting meetings, preparing agendas and actioning follow ups.
• Provide evaluation, reports and commentary of progress to the Senior Management Team as requested.
• Maintain all Health, Safety and Environmental compliance requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least two years' experience in production supervisory position, preferably with engineering.
• Experience in people management.
• Experience in modern production methods.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient IT user with experience in MS Excel with a commitment to digitisation.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.