Job Opportunity: Workshop Supervisor - Wood MillLocation: Cramlington

About the Role:We’re seeking a proactive, hands-on Workshop Supervisor to lead a team in our wood mill, ensuring seamless workflow, high quality, and top safety standards. This role involves managing a team of 10-12 and collaborating closely with other departments to keep production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight: Collaborate across departments to maintain efficient workflow through the wood mill, ensuring timely support for other stages in production.
• Team Coordination: Assign tasks, monitor performance, and attend daily production meetings to resolve issues.
• Material Management: Assess and order materials to align with production needs.
• Quality Control: Maintain quality standards throughout the process to meet customer expectations.
• Safety & Compliance: Oversee a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and proper machine usage.
• Training & Development: Provide mentorship, coaching, and skill development opportunities, encouraging a multi-skilled workforce.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing or supervisory role, with wood-working experience beneficial.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in IT systems like email and Excel.

Ideal Traits:

• Leadership qualities with a focus on quality and detail.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to reliability and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on long-term solutions.

This role offers a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for quality and a passion for efficient production processes. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!