Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Ledbury

Up to £37,000 - Dependant on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client is a well-established engineering company that designs, manufactures and supplies a range of products. As a Production you will focus on managing a production team, providing technical support and ensuring that targets are achieved.

Production Supervisor Responsibilities;
* Lead and manage your team to meet production schedules and on-time delivery (OTIF).
* Ensure health and safety policies are always followed.
* Identify and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques.
* Monitor and adjust production processes, troubleshooting issues to minimise downtime.
* Conduct regular inspections and audits, ensuring all products meet the highest quality standards.
* Manage attendance and performance, providing training and mentoring to create a multi-skilled workforce.
* Maintain 5S housekeeping standards and ensure smooth material flow to operators.
* Work closely with the Site Manager, providing daily updates on output, quality, and health and safety.

Production Supervisor Requirements;
* Recent team leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Ability to read and analyse production schedules to organise and prioritise workloads.
* Strong understanding of health and safety standards (IOSH qualification preferred).
* Experience in monitoring production processes, troubleshooting, and minimising downtime.
* Proven ability to meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
* Knowledge of working with a wide range of materials.
* Experience working in lean manufacturing and ISO9001-certified facilities.
* Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
* Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
* High attention to detail with a focus on quality and efficiency.
* Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proactive and adaptable team player with a leadership mindset.

Based in Ledbury this Production Supervisor opportunity is commutable from Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Tewkesbury, Malvern and Gloucester.