Production Supervisor
We’re working with an established manufacturing business specialising in precision-engineered products for specialist training applications. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to recruit an experienced Production Supervisor to lead their Assembly Department and help drive production performance within a fast-paced, high-output manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on production leader who enjoys motivating teams, improving processes and ensuring production targets are consistently achieved.
Working with a combination of automated assembly machinery and manual assembly equipment operating around the clock, you’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, supporting the workforce and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and organise the Assembly Department to achieve production targets and maximise output.
- Coordinate team members across multiple shifts, ensuring appropriate cover for holidays, sickness and weekend engineering support.
- Work closely with the Operations Manager to align production activities with wider business objectives.
- Monitor team performance, provide support and help develop employees across the department.
- Oversee the availability of machine spares and consumables, liaising with suppliers to ensure essential items are maintained.
- Arrange service visits and maintenance support for assembly machinery and associated equipment.
- Identify opportunities to improve production processes, increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Take ownership of improvement initiatives, ensuring actions are implemented through to completion.
- Support hands-on assembly activities when required to maintain production output.
- Create and update Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support the training and development of new and existing team members.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to meet production and business requirements.
About You
We’re looking for a practical, organised and motivated production professional who can lead from the front and thrive in a demanding manufacturing environment.
- At least 5-10 years’ experience working in a high-volume production or manufacturing setting.
- A good understanding of assembly processes, automated machinery and manufacturing equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the confidence to investigate production issues.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
- Excellent people-management skills, with the ability to motivate a team and manage performance effectively.
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving, continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A flexible approach, including a willingness to work outside standard hours periodically to spend time with each shift.
What’s on Offer?
- The opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturing business.
- A key role in increasing production capacity and improving operational performance.
- Full on-the-job training and ongoing support to help you succeed in the position.
- Opportunities for career development as the business continues to expand.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on production output, team performance and continuous improvement.
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