Production Supervisor

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor – Manufacturing

Medway | ?? £38,000 - £40,000 DOE | ?? Mon–Fri 7am – 4 Early Finish Fridays (11.30!!)

Are you a hands-on, Senior Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership?

Do you have mechanical qualifications and a solid background in production or workshop-based roles?

Want to work in a well-established, people-focused business that values engineering skill and practical expertise?

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to lead a key manufacturing department within a respected and long-standing local business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, team leadership, and taking ownership on the shop floor.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running and organising the day-to-day operations of a department of this busy production facility
• Supporting fault finding and tool changes on mechanical machinery
• Liaising with production teams and the Factory Manager to meet daily and weekly targets
• Training and mentoring operatives to ensure flexibility across the team
• Supporting Gemba walks and continuous improvement activity
• Collaborating with Toolroom and Maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance

What you’ll need:

• Engineering qualifications – HNC, apprenticeship or similar mechanical/production background
• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or manufacturing setting, ideally supervising others
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and people management
• Experience working with mechanical tools, jigs and fixtures preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Early finish Fridays
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive, family-feel team culture

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, mechanically minded individual ready to step into a supervisory role or bring their leadership skills to a new environment.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director – Pearson Whiffin Recruitment