Production Supervisor in Leeds

Overview

A well-established manufacturer in Leeds is investing in its next phase of growth and is looking to appoint a Production Supervisor to play a key role in that journey.

This is a business that genuinely rewards performance and loyalty. Employees benefit from a nine-day fortnight (every other Friday off), very healthy quarterly share-based profit bonuses, and a culture that actively supports career progression into more senior operational leadership roles.

It’s a long-term opportunity for someone who wants stability, influence, and progression — not just another supervisory title.

Reporting into the Head of Operations, the Production Supervisor will take ownership of day-to-day shopfloor performance, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time, while developing and supporting a multi-skilled production team.

The Role

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating and supervising teams across fitting, testing, fabrication, panel wiring and stock handling, ensuring production schedules, KPIs and OTIF targets are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities

• Allocating work and supervising daily production activities across multiple disciplines
• Providing hands-on support on the shopfloor when required
• Identifying, reporting and resolving production issues
• Reviewing works orders and ensuring all production requirements are in place before commencement
• Reading and proof-checking engineering and schematic drawings
• Monitoring quality standards and checking the work of others
• Completing and maintaining production and compliance paperwork
• Keeping training records accurate and up to date
• Coaching, supporting and motivating team members
• Actively contributing to Continuous Improvement, Quality, Health & Safety initiatives

What They’re Looking For

This role would suit a confident, practical leader with a strong background in mechanical or electrical manufacturing who enjoys being close to the operation and leading from the front.

Ideal experience includes:

• Proven Team Leader or Supervisory experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering environment
• Background in fast-paced manufacturing with changing priorities
• Experience working within a LEAN manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Clear, confident communicator at all levels
• Apprenticeship and/or mechanical or electrical qualification (preferred)
• Collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement focus
• Very healthy quarterly profit/share bonus scheme
• Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hours) – every other Friday off
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Two paid breaks per shift
• 3x salary death in service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare & wellbeing cash plan
• 4 weeks full pay maternity & paternity leave
• On-site parking

This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive, people-focused manufacturer where work-life balance, reward and career development are genuinely delivered — not just promised.