Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor

Your new company Hays Manufacturing & Engineering are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation operating across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued expansion and increased project activity, our client is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and operational excellence. Your new role As Production Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily production and assembly activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards. Working closely with management, production and engineering teams, you will coordinate labour, materials and workflow to achieve production targets while driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise day-to-day manufacturing and assembly activities. Coordinate workloads to ensure production schedules and delivery deadlines are met. Monitor productivity, quality and operational performance. Support production planning and resource allocation activities. Manage subcontractors and external suppliers as required. Review engineering documentation and production requirements before release to manufacture. Investigate and resolve production issues and non-conformances. Maintain health, safety and quality standards throughout the facility. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including workplace organisation and efficiency improvements. Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring and skills development. Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management. Support maintenance planning and equipment availability to minimise downtime. What you'll need to succeed What You'll Need to SucceedPrevious experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, assembly, production or fabrication environments. Strong people management and communication skills. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information. Experience coordinating labour, materials and production schedules. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. Strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Full driving licence. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package.Company pension scheme. Health and wellbeing benefits. Life assurance. Generous annual leave entitlement. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Clear career progression pathways. Modern manufacturing environment. Stable and growing business with long-term opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)