Corby - Northamptonshire UK
£16.50 per hour rising after 6 months
Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 13:30
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Production Supervisor to join our client in Corby. Our client are a company with over 20 year's experience producing premium, durable products that help customers work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll set the pace, uphold QHSE requirements, and support continuous improvement across the department. If you love being on the shop floor, leading from the front and getting the best out of your team, then this is the perfect role.
The Role
Reporting to and supporting the Production Manager you will be responsible for supervising the manufacture of conveyor systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Plan resources effectively to meet daily production targets
Ensure products are assembled, inspected and documented in line with SOPs and engineering drawings
Lead by example on the shop floor, supporting operators with training and cross‑functional skills.
Champion QHSE standards, carrying out audits, inspections, safety tours and toolbox talks.
Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 standards.
Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure the area is always "visit ready".
Support training plans, ensuring operatives are trained across multiple processes.
Communicate KPIs, coach team members and recognise strong performance.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding and recommendations for promotions.
Experience and Attributes
Essential:
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
Ability to read engineering drawings and GA layouts
Understanding of BOMs
Mechanical assembly experience including torque settings and fastening methods
Awareness of hydraulics and pneumatic's
Experience in high‑paced manufacturing
Strong quality inspection skills and a keen eye for detailDesired:
Knowledge of ISO standards
IOSH Managing Safely
LEAN / Six Sigma Green Belt
NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Manufacturing
If you're a confident leader who thrives in a fast‑paced engineering environment and enjoys developing people, we'd love to hear from you.
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Salary description
£16.50 - £16.50 per hour