Production Supervisor

Are you an experienced Team Leader, Supervisor, or Senior Technician looking for your next career step in Gloucestershire?

We are seeking a Production Supervisor with a strong background in mechanical engineering, fabrication, or assembly environments to oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations at our facility.

In this hands-on shop floor role, you will lead a dedicated team of mechanical and electrical production technicians, managing schedules, monitoring quality, and driving continuous improvements to meet critical output targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and coordinate a team of mechanical and electrical technicians.
• Daily Operations: Allocate tasks and manage daily production schedules to maintain a consistent workflow and meet strict delivery deadlines.
• Quality Control: Monitor production quality, reading drawings and technical paperwork to resolve defects or non-conformances alongside Engineering and Operations.
• Performance Tracking: Maintain accurate production records (output, downtime, waste) and manage team attendance, sickness, and holiday bookings.
• H&S Compliance: Enforce high health, safety, and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and drive small-scale continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and waste reduction.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Coordinate directly with sub-assembly, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve machine, tooling, or material issues swiftly.

Essential Experience & Skills Required

• Supervisory Background: Proven experience supervising a production team within an engineering, mechanical manufacturing, or fabrication environment.
• Technical Literacy: Strong ability to read engineering drawings, follow complex procedures, and interpret production metrics.
• Communication: Effective leadership skills with a track record of giving clear direction and liaising across departments (Engineering, Operations, Quality).
• H&S Knowledge: A practical understanding of health and safety requirements in a physical shop floor environment.
• Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK and flexibility to support production demands.

Desirable Attributes (Not Essential)

• An NVQ or BTEC (Level 2 or 3) vocational qualification in manufacturing, engineering, or production.
• Familiarity using ERP/MRP systems or production scheduling software.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Formal supervisory or health & safety training (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or a Team Leader course).
• A valid forklift truck / materials handling licence.

What is On Offer

• Competitive salary between £35k – £37k.
• Desirable day shift pattern (07:00 – 15:30, Mon-Fri) providing excellent work-life balance.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• The stability of a permanent contract with room for internal progression.

To Apply:
If you are a local candidate based in Gloucestershire with a strong background in engineering, mechanical systems, or fabrication supervision, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration

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