Latest Vacancy: Supervisor – LV Business Unit

• Are you looking to take the next step on your career path?
  
• Do you have experience of leading a Team to consistently deliver high standards of quality and customer care?
  
• Are you looking for a challenge which will be an integral part of your personal development and the Houghton International expansion programme?
  
• Do you want to utilise your experience and skills to the full allowing you to use your integrity, be proactive, motivational and forward thinking?

Yes?  This could well be the opportunity you are looking for...
 
Reporting to the LV Business Unit Manager, the successful applicant will work as part of the Supervisory Team to plan the daily workload, whilst taking hands on operational responsibility within the Winding Team.  In addition you will ensure work in progress is cost and time effective, meets business targets and strict deadlines as well as the high standards of quality and satisfaction expected by our external and internal customers. 

You will want to share your experiences and industry skills through being involved with individual and team development of the Winding section through successful performance management. This will include working with the LV Business Unit Manager and HR Manager developing and overseeing the well being of employees, carrying out reviews, time and attendance management, training and coaching. 

Other aspects of the job will include:

• Taking responsibility for health and safety
  
• Security of the building
  
• Arranging maintenance and service of machinery
  
• Ensuring the team are multi skilled in every shop floor process of given jobs whilst following policy and procedures
  
• Keeping the skills matrix up to date
  
• Excellent customer liaison skills
  

What we offer: 

In return, Houghton International offer ongoing personal professional development together with a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to work for the North East Small Business of the Year 2009.

We are looking for a self motivated individual who has relevant industry qualifications and/or experience with a flexible approach to the job role and working hours. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as is a positive, professional work ethos.

UK and Global travel from time to time will be a requirement of the role, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. 

The core hours of work are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm. Hours of work will be as necessary to meet the business needs, therefore on occasions weekend and evening working will be a necessity.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th January 2011 

How To Apply:  

Email: careers@houghton-international.com with your CV and a full detailed covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position and what you feel that you can bring to the role or call us on +44 (0)191 234 3000 and ask to speak to Jacqueline Mason, HR Manager.