Production Supervisor

Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm (Daytime hours only, with no night shifts, weekend working or rotating patterns.)

Benefits: Profit share Bonus after probation / 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (negotiable) / 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 Production 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 ResponsibilitiesOperations 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 qualityHealth 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 promptlyPeople 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 respectContinuous 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 improvementsCommunication 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 managementAbout YouEssential

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‑makerDesirable

Background in woodworking, joinery or similar manufacturing environment
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Lean or continuous improvement qualification beneficial but not essentialPersonal Qualities

Calm, resilient and solutions‑focused
Approachable, consistent and respected
Firm but fair leadership style
Leads by example and engages naturally with peopleWhy 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 processIND25