Workshop Supervisor

Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits: Profit share Bonus after probation / 31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays / Lunch provided three days per week/ Pension with auto-enrolment / On-site parking / Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business / High level of autonomy and visibility within the operation

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Workshop Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a busy manufacturing workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role, best suited to someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, leading people and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will play a key role in driving output, improving workflow and maintaining strong standards around safety, quality and cost control. This is not a desk-based role. Your presence and influence on the workshop floor will be central to success.

Key Responsibilities

Operations and Production

• Oversee the daily running of the workshop to ensure production targets are met
• Plan and manage workflow, labour and resources to maximise efficiency
• Monitor work in progress and maintain smooth production flow
• Ensure materials, tooling and resources are available to avoid downtime
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting output, cost or quality

Health and Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
• Carry out regular safety checks and address risks promptly

People Management

• Lead, manage and motivate a team of workshop employees
• Set clear expectations and maintain consistent standards
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, support and guidance
• Manage performance, attendance and conduct issues fairly and confidently
• Support training, onboarding and development of team members
• Create a firm but fair working environment built on respect

Continuous Improvement

• Drive a lean mindset across the workshop
• Focus on waste reduction and productivity improvements
• Use KPIs and visual management to monitor performance
• Support and implement process improvements

Communication and Collaboration

• Work closely with planning, operations and office‑based teams
• Act as the link between the workshop and the office
• Share operational challenges and improvement ideas with senior management

About You

Essential

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing or production

• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Hands‑on approach with a willingness to be on the shop floor
• Ability to plan and prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong focus on health and safety, quality and cost control
• Confident, practical decision‑maker

Desirable

• Background in woodworking, joinery or similar manufacturing environment

• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Lean or continuous improvement qualification beneficial but not essential

Personal Qualities

• Calm, resilient and solutions‑focused

• Approachable, consistent and respected
• Firm but fair leadership style
• Leads by example and engages naturally with people

Why Apply

• Opportunity to take ownership of a key operation

• Stable hours and long‑term career potential
• Trusted leadership role within an established, growing business
• Real influence over performance, people and process