Role: Production Team Leader / Supervisor – Growing Manufacturer
Location: Staffordshire (Lichfield / Cannock area)
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 + performance bonus
Hours: Days only, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays
About the opportunity
An established and fast-growing manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead its shop-floor operation. The business is investing heavily in new equipment and processes.
Over the next year you'll play a central part in bringing new lines into production, from setup and commissioning through to getting them running efficiently.
If you've led teams in a manufacturing environment and want a role where you can make a visible impact and grow with the business, this is well worth a conversation.
What you'll be doing
- Running day-to-day production so that output, quality and efficiency targets are hit
- Leading, motivating and developing a hands-on production team
- Helping to plan and roll out new lines and processes as the site expands
- Working with planning to make sure labour, materials and machine capacity match the schedule
- Monitoring KPIs such as throughput, downtime and scrap, and acting on what the data shows
- Getting involved in machine setups and troubleshooting when the floor needs support
- Driving continuous improvement, including waste reduction, 5S and lean practices
- Supporting recruitment, induction and training of new starters
- Working closely with quality and maintenance to keep disruption to a minimum
- Running daily shift briefs and keeping the team focused on priorities
What we're looking for
- 3–5 years or more in a supervisory or team leader role within manufacturing
- A background in plastics, injection moulding, metals or a similar process-driven environment is a real advantage
- Experience of launching new lines or scaling up production would be ideal
- Confident with production reporting, KPIs and working within an ERP/MRP system
- Practical, solutions-focused and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Good Excel and general IT skills
- HND, NVQ or equivalent is welcome but not essential, as solid hands-on experience counts just as much
What's on offer
- £40k – £48k basic plus bonus
- Days-based hours with a shorter Friday
- Genuine progression as the business continues to grow
- A modern, well-invested facility
- A collaborative team where your ideas are listened to
Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Checked Recruitment for a confidential chat about the role.
Production Supervisor employer: Checked Recruitment Careers
As an Operations Manager at our established industrial components manufacturing company near Nuneaton, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive work culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, while offering competitive remuneration and clear career progression opportunities as we embark on exciting capital projects. Join us to lead operations in a growing business where your contributions will directly impact our success and growth.
Contact Details:
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