Production Supervisor

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

Location: Worthing, West Sussex BN14.

About The Role:

Due to continued growth, the company are seeking a reliable and hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee the milling and gear cutting section of their machine shop. Reporting directly to the Shopfloor Manager, this role is key to ensuring efficient workflow, correct job prioritisation, and consistent adherence to procedures and quality standards within the department.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day operations within the milling and gear cutting area
• Ensure machinists are working on the correct jobs and following established procedures and health & safety guidelines
• Provide technical support to team members, including troubleshooting tooling, setups, and machining issues
• Act as the first point of contact for milling/gear cutting-related shopfloor queries
• Monitor output and quality, maintaining high standards across the section
• Mentor and support junior machinists, identifying training needs where necessary
• Liaise with the Shopfloor Manager, office, and planning teams to ensure production deadlines and priorities are met

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in a precision engineering environment with strong, hands-on milling knowledge
• Experience or understanding of gear cutting operations is highly desirable
• Skilled in both CNC and manual machining processes
• Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• A practical, proactive attitude with the ability to lead by example
• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality procedures preferred
• Experience with Progress Plus or a similar MRP system is an advantage

Company Benefits:

• 22 days per annum + UK bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• On-site parking.

This opportunity would suit someone who wants to work for a leading precision engineering business that specialises in the manufacture of small to medium sized, complex components.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.