About this Production Supervisor role at Alexander Dennis
The Production Supervisor leads daily operations across multiple departments within the bus manufacturing process, typically overseeing 3–4 key functional areas such as Chassis, Body, Electrical, and Final Assembly. This role is accountable for consistently achieving safety, quality, and production targets while fostering a culture of engagement, continuous training, and high team performance. Through cross-departmental coordination and hands-on leadership, the supervisor drives efficient workflows and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality buses
Environmental Health & Safety:-
It is the responsibility of the individual to be aware of their own and their department’s Environment, Health and Safety
objectives and to ensure that any actions taken are not contrary to these or have any detrimental impact on the Companies
obligations. Individuals shall not ignore any unsafe condition ensuring any observed are promptly made safe and reported.
Business Management System:-
It is the responsibility of the individual to understand the company’s vision, values and policies. Individuals are responsible
for ensuring any objectives set to them are worked on and for reporting on progress made with said objective. Individuals
are also responsible for ensuring they follow all defined processes and for reporting any processing issues to their line
manager.
HR Policies and Procedures
It is the responsibility of the individual to understand the company’s HR Policies and Procedures and to follow them at all
times.
Skills, Behaviours and Experience
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· Experience using hand, air, and power tools.
· Familiarity with measuring equipment and tools.
· Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and follow blueprints, measurements and work instructions.
· Previous experience in manufacturing, prior supervision strongly preferred.
· Reliable and punctual with the ability to work regular shifts and overtime as needed.
Main Tasks / Responsibilities
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· Oversee daily operations across 3–4 production departments, ensuring alignment with production schedules,
quality benchmarks, and operational goals.
· Lead and develop a team of leadmen and hourly production staff through coaching, performance management,
and ongoing support.
· Track labor utilization, material consumption, and workflow efficiency to identify and implement process
enhancements.
· Partner with engineering, quality assurance, materials, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and drive
continuous process improvement.
· Ensure comprehensive training for all employees on operational procedures, safety protocols, and quality
standards.
· Uphold and enforce plant safety policies; conduct incident investigations and ensure timely resolution of non-
conformances.
· Maintain detailed production and performance records; analyze data trends and report key performance
indicators (KPIs) to leadership.
· Champion continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen events.
· Support staffing efforts through participation in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations for
departmental personnel.
Qualifications
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· Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead
role preferred.
· Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
· Experience in managing cross-functional teams and multiple departments simultaneously.
· Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control systems, and production planning.
· Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office, ERP systems).
· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and production reports.
· Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to decision-making.
· Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb up/down, as well as ability to properly use a ladder
· Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and move up to 50 pounds.
Other Information:-
In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned from time to
time. This Description is not therefore intended to be exhaustive and is subject to periodic review and amendment.