Production Supervisor

Company: VANRATH
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Production Supervisor Belfast | £38,000 – £42,000 | Permanent | Full-Time

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join a leading high-tech manufacturing business in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a technical production team, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising, developing and motivating the team, while working closely with Production, Engineering and Administration functions to ensure production targets and customer requirements are met.

The Role

  • Lead and supervise a production team on a daily basis, providing clear direction and support.
  • Allocate and delegate work to ensure production activities are completed efficiently.
  • Monitor team output, performance and key production metrics.
  • Provide guidance, coaching and training to team members.
  • Act as the first point of contact for production staff, supporting day-to-day issues and queries.
  • Liaise with Engineering, Production Administration and other internal teams regarding work progress and lead times.
  • Provide regular updates on production activity and performance.
  • Identify opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency and internal procedures.
  • Work closely with the Production Manager to develop the team and support business growth.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative and can-do culture across the production environment.
  • Ensure a strong focus on quality, productivity and meeting customer requirements.

About You The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supervising, leading or supporting a technical production team.
  • Experience providing training, coaching and development to technical staff.
  • HNC/HND level qualification or equivalent with 3+ years’ relevant experience in a high-tech production environment; or ONC/OND level or equivalent with 5+ years’ relevant experience.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • The ability to motivate and develop a team while maintaining a strong focus on performance and quality.

What’s on Offer?

  • £38,000 – £42,000 salary
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Monday-Friday
  • Employer contributory pension – 6%
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • Employee assistance programme
  • 187.5 holiday hours plus 9 customary holidays
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Lunchtime finish on Fridays
  • Share Incentive Plan
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Support towards professional qualifications

If this could be of interest, Apply or reach out to for a confidential discussion about the role.

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Skills:PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR MANUFACTURING MANAGER LEADER TECHNICAL LEAN

Benefits:Great Benefits

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Posted: September 3rd, 2026