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As the first level of supervision for the team has the responsibility of planning and releasing work orders to satisfy demand, be it for sales orders, safety stock, forecast or Kanban demand.\nThe individual performing this role has the responsibility for identifying and removing roadblocks to safely delivering orders to the right quality and on time.\nPRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThe scope of this role includes, but is not exclusive to, the following:-\nTo ensure that the daily manufacturing plan is delivered in line with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth targets.\nProactively lead and motivate teams of employees to achieve both value stream and business targets and objectives, whilst ensuring that all processes and procedures are fully adhered to in line with 5S.\nTo carry out root cause analysis and manage and implement corrective actions when issues are identified.\nActively use the Crane Business System tools to identify and implement productivity improvements.\nTo support the SQDCG process by updating and displaying the necessary KPI information on the SQDCG board on a daily basis and use it to analyse root cause and drive improvements\nEnsure the value stream team have a strong awareness of 16949 core tools and that they are actively used day to day to manage and mitigate product risk.\nTo identify, assist and drive the training and development of direct reports.\nManagement of absence and discipline for direct reports with support of line manager and HR.\nTo lead by example in safe working practices and to ensure that all direct reports fully comply with all company and legislative Health & Safety requirements.\nTo report and support Value Stream Supervisor with the investigation of accident or near-miss incidents, and to facilitate corrective and preventive actions.\nThrough the utilisation of QAD ensure that production plans are prepared and agreed with manufacturing to meet customer delivery requirements, maximising OTD, production capacity and absorption rates.\nMonitoring manufacturing performance against plan, identification and resolution of downfalls and communication of potential issues to the Value Stream Supervisor.\nEffective maintenance and control of stock levels through PI system and audits; driving corrective actions where necessary\nScheduling of raw materials through Kanban systems\nIn conjunction with the Value Stream Supervisor work with supply chain to ensure material parameters are optimized for maximum availability, whilst managing stock turns.\nWork with manufacturing, engineering and quality where BoM and drawing issues arise\nCommunicating required materials to supply chain through shortage reports\nIn conjunction with the Value Stream Supervisor ensure an appropriate labour plan is in place to meet plans\nEnsure that production schedules are updated and closely monitored.\nLiaise directly with the Planner, Team Leaders and Value Stream Supervisor with regard to planned outputs and any changes in priority.\nProduce shortage reports and liaise with supply chain to ensure that countermeasures are implemented to prevent OTD misses.\nSupport the generation of 3 in 1’s for any metric misses in the month\nEnsure effective inventory control over work in process, and component stocks.\nAssist the engineering functions within the business to process prototype / refurbishment / rework orders through the manufacturing facility.\nQualifications, experience and training:\nA formal management qualification at least level 2 NVQ in first line management and supervision. \nMust have a formal qualification in managing safely, I.e. 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