Careers at Sigma 3 Kitchens

At an exciting time in our plans for growth, Sigma 3 Kitchens is looking to strengthen its manufacturing team. We are looking for an enthusiastic Production Supervisor with ambition and self-motivation to support the drive for improvement in our Manufacturing Division, specifically in the assembly area at the Bridgend Factory.

Key Tasks

Quality

• Develop & adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – control of documentation and training.
• Information / feedback – understand the need for documentation, its control and traceability.
• Maintain good housekeeping working to the principles of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and TQM
• Understand Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventative Action (CAPA) system in problem solving
• Understand working parameters of machines and principles of Planned Preventative Maintenance, product specification conformity, QC checking / recording / reporting and traceability.
• Quality of finished Goods, Non-Conformance and Completion Rates

Performance

• The ability to capture the best techniques for all jobs.
• Understand Material & People workflows
• Understanding of department targets and objectives.
• Responsible for team and departmental achievement of KPIs
• Capable of root cause analysis to predict and eliminate operational problems
• Attend meetings as and when requested and report back to Teams via Team Briefs
• Maintain Operational Performance Boards.
• Utilization of Continuous Improvement Techniques at all times
• Ownership of Assembly Operations (People, Process, Products & Procedures.)

Planning production

• Best utilisation of manpower to achieve production targets.
• Planning the daily workload to meet demand and achieve KPIs.
• Making proper time available for training.
• Rescheduling / reorganising workload and staff to overcome problems to meet KPIs.
• Liaise with the Factory Manager regarding staffing levels and in particular authorisation for overtime.
• Supervise staff

• Management of staff to meet manufacturing /departmental objectives and targets
• Management and authorisation of holidays in accordance with Company procedures.
• New product training
• Responsible for staff attendance levels / time keeping – challenge and conduct Return To Work Interviews
• Conduct team meetings as directed and record discussion / reaction. Provide feedback to the Factory Manager.
• First line disciplinary action in accordance with Company procedures.
• Capable of motivating and developing Staff

Health & Safety

• The ability to make all jobs safe
• Keeping all safety devices in proper use
• Induct, instruct on & follow up on safety training
• Set a good safety example
• Complete Risk Assessments and document.
• Toolbox talks / train and educate staff on assessments and how they need to be recorded.
• Monitor H&S actions, report faults to HSEQ Manager.
• Work with HSEQ Manager to construct Work Instructions; Safety Risk Assessments; Procedures & Training packages for all work-based tasks.
• Compliant to Statutory Requirements i.e PPE

Personal Specification

• Be self-motivated and have first class customer service skills
• Have the personality, communication skills and ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• The ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Must have the ability to evaluate and predict operational issues before they arise
• Be well organised to meet priorities, timescales and deadlines.
• The ability to work with pace and purpose.
• Flexible working arrangements to meet customer needs, early mornings, evenings and weekends as workload demands.
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work as an integral part of Manufacturing.
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• The ability to understand flow and problem solving
• The ability to carry out scheduled basic maintenance

Rewards

• The opportunity to progress within Sigma 3 Kitchens and to apply for a position which carries significant responsibility
• The annual salary for this post will be consistent with Company Supervisor pay scale.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Permanent health insurance
• Life insurance
• Company sick pay
• Employee discount scheme
• Free on-site parking

Internal candidates

• Existing terms and conditions will remain the same for internal candidates.

Closing Date 25^th July 2025:

Apply in writing with a CV to Geoff Moore, HR Manager or e-mail your application to

g-moore@sigma3.co.uk