Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
Location: Salisbury SP3
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salisbury Investment Castings now part of the respected Surelock McGill Group is a long-standing, family-run manufacturer specialising in high-quality precision castings.
Joining us means joining a stable, supportive company committed to developing our people.
What We Offer
• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, innovation, and employee well-being.
• The chance to make a real impact in a key leadership position within a respected and growing manufacturing business.
• Company pension scheme and other employee benefits
• A dynamic and challenging role with autonomy to lead change and shape the future of foundry operations.
The Role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing the foundry workforce to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality production.
This role places a strong emphasis on people leadership building capable teams, fostering a positive work culture, and driving engagement whilst maintaining quality standards.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
• Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse workforce including supervisors, operators, and support staff to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Build a high-performance culture based on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Foster open communication, provide regular feedback, and support professional development and succession planning.
• Resolve personnel issues promptly and fairly, promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Champion training initiatives to enhance skills, capability, and workforce flexibility.
Quality & Safety
• Ensure all products meet required specifications and quality standards through robust processes and close collaboration with the quality manager.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance. Lead by example in promoting safe working practices and a proactive safety culture.
• Conduct regular safety briefings, audits, and toolbox talks to reinforce standards.
Role Requirements
Essential
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrate ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve operational goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels to build high-performing teams.
• Practical knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements in an industrial setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Desirable
• Previous experience in a foundry or metal casting environment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and casting process controls.
Physical & Working Conditions
• On-site, hands-on leadership role within a foundry environment.
• Exposure to heat, noise, and dust (PPE provided).
• May require flexible hours to meet production needs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Company
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