Production Supervisor

Oxfordshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.

Were looking for a Production Supervisor to join the production team at Snap Inc!

What youll do:

Oversee the daily operations of the Waveguide Production Line
Responsible for supervising production staff ensuring output meets high standards of quality and safety and maintaining operational efficiency in a fast-paced target-driven environment
Collaborate closely with the Production Manager to deliver key operational goals
Ensure adherence to internal health safety quality and operational policies through regular inspections and documented compliance checks
Lead mentor and support a team of production operators promoting a culture of accountability quality and continuous improvement aligned with Snaps core values: Kind Smart and Creative
Oversee and coordinate shift production activities to ensure resources and a smooth workflow alongside timely delivery of waveguide components
Serve as the first point of contact for resolving on-the-floor issues during your shift including personnel concerns process breakdowns or urgent safety matters
Monitor production output against established KPIs promptly escalating performance or operational issues when necessary
Foster strong communication between shifts to ensure seamless handovers and consistent production continuity across the shifts as a whole
Hold shift standup meetings at the start and end of shift inc corrective actions
Collaborate with Engineering Quality StoresIT and R&D teams to troubleshoot challenges and drive process enhancements
Be open and adaptable to changes in shift patterns and structure in order to support business needs (expected shift patterns: 6am - 3pm and 2pm - 11pm)
Maintain accurate and timely records of production data material usage and shift reports
Support training and upskilling of team members to meet evolving technological and production standards inclusive of training records and a cross training matrix.
Promote cleanliness organization and discipline within the production area
Monitor workstations to proactively identify and resolve minor process deviations equipment issues or handling errors
Communicate key updates issues and performance insights to the Production Manager in a timely manner
Provide input during performance evaluations and contribute to succession planning within the team.
Deliver Lean manufacturing practices and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. 5S Kaizen Root Cause Analysis)

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Understanding of Health and Safety regulations (COSHH risk assessments PPE requirements)
Familiarity with production targets (KPIs shift planning yield targets).
Ability to interpret and understand SOPs and work instructions.
Fluent using computer softwares such as google sheets docs and slides.
Strong leadership team management and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths
Minimum 2-3 years experience in a production environment

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

At least 1 year as a senior operator supervisor or lead within a production environment.
Experience in clean room precision manufacturing or optical semi-conductor assembly is beneficial.
Higher national certificate or diploma or relevant apprenticeship in manufacturing engineering or leadership and management.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Required Experience:

Manager