Luton | Up to £45,000 per annum | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
About the Role
Our Client in Luton is looking for an experienced Production & Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Luton. This is a newly created, combined role for someone who can confidently manage people and workflow while also bringing a solid mechanical or engineering background to the table.
You will be responsible for supervising production staff, managing day-to-day workflow, and using your technical knowledge to understand job timings, identify machine issues, and keep the operation running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
People Management
Supervise, coach, and support production operators on a day-to-day basis
Conduct one-to-ones, performance reviews, and return-to-work meetings
Manage attendance, sickness, and lateness in line with company procedures
Deliver training on safety, quality, and operational procedures
Foster a positive team environment and lead by exampleProduction & Workflow
Coordinate and monitor production activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets
Allocate labour, materials, and equipment to ensure smooth workflow
Use your mechanical knowledge to understand how long each job should take and hold operators accountable to those timeframes
Resolve operational issues quickly to minimise downtime
Track production metrics including output, scrap, downtime, and labour efficiency
Prepare shift reports and communicate issues to management
Cover production planning duties during holiday periods or absencesMechanical & Maintenance
Be the first point of contact when a machine issue arises - able to identify the fault and assess whether it can be resolved on-site or requires an engineer
Liaise with maintenance teams and external contractors to address breakdowns and prevent recurring issues
Ensure machinery is operated correctly and maintained in line with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
Maintain accurate plant and machinery records
Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment where requiredQuality & Safety
Enforce safe working practices and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
Ensure products meet quality specifications and implement corrective actions where needed
Full compliance with our Clients Health & Safety and quality procedures (ISO9001, ISO14001)
What We're Looking For
Essential
Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment
Mechanical or engineering background - whether through formal qualifications, an apprenticeship, or hands-on experience
Ability to understand how long jobs should take and manage operators accordingly
Confidence managing people through one-to-ones, reviews, and absence management
Strong communication skills - able to communicate clearly at all levels
Proactive problem-solving approach with the ability to stay calm under pressureDesirable
HNC or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Familiarity with production planning or scheduling
Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or ability to read mechanical/hydraulic schematics
Hours & Package
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Location: LutonProduction Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance / Engineering / HNC / Production Supervisor / Production Controller
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year