Production Supervisor
About the company
The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join an established manufacturing operation with a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation and employee development.
Your tasks
About the Role We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Production Supervisor to lead assembly and machining operations within a manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven manufacturing team leader to improve production performance, develop employees and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
Working closely with planning and other departments, you will oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring operational targets are achieved, resources are used effectively and high standards of quality and efficiency are maintained.
- Lead, motivate and develop production teams across assembly and machining operations.
- Monitor production performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements where required.
- Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support the development and implementation of manufacturing policies, procedures and standard working practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and overall operational performance.
- Deliver training and upskilling initiatives to enhance team capability and flexibility.
- Lead operational improvement projects, ensuring objectives and deadlines are achieved.
- Work closely with the planning team to optimise production schedules, resources and output.
- Communicate production performance, operational challenges and improvement plans to relevant stakeholders.
- Promote a positive working environment focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Provide support to other operational areas when required.
You will have the opportunity to influence production performance, develop your team and make a meaningful contribution to improving manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and passionate about developing people, improving processes and creating a positive working culture.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience leading or supervising teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience managing production activities, ideally within assembly, machining or a similar manufacturing operation.
- Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop employees.
- Experience monitoring production KPIs and improving operational performance.
- A practical understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to make decisions and take ownership.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with planning and other operational departments.
Desirable experience and qualifications
- Formal training or a qualification in Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or a related discipline.
- Experience implementing Lean initiatives or leading manufacturing improvement projects.
Other
Production Supervisor *Location: Willenhall, West Midlands Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum Job Type:** Full-time, Permanent