Based within North Lanarkshire Industries, Wishaw, working as part of a team and reporting to the Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the front-line supervision of employees and trainees, including adults and young people with disabilities, in all day-to-day activities within a supported business environment. In addition, you will supervise young people on placement from local schools, assisting them in their day-to-day activities and facilitating training to assist them in achieving their vocational qualifications. You will ensure that work is progressed efficiently and safely to required standards and production deadlines.

A key part of the role will be to assist the Unit Manager to promote the products and services, increase the customer base and provide customers with an efficient service from initial customer contact through to production and completion of customer orders.

A SVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline together with extended work experience and knowledge of sewing and upholstery techniques, including supervisory experience, knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practice in a manufacturing/factory environment is essential.

Previous experience of working with people with disabilities and the ability to estimate costs and timescales related to customer orders and to negotiate with suppliers and contractors is desirable.

The successful candidate will be subject to a standard Criminal Conviction check through Disclosure Scotland.

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