Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

The Opportunity

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.

You’ll ideally have:

* 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.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Production Supervisor with a strong manufacturing background and a hands-on approach to leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail
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