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
Salary description
£35000.00 - £37000.00 per year