Senior Salmon are seeking a confident and capable Supervisor to join a luxury textiles manufacturer based in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a growing business entering its peak period.
You'll be supervising a team of 10+ operatives working across guillotines, glue machines, sewing machines and other production equipment. The role combines hands-on production work with leadership, planning and supporting the Production Manager.
Role Overview
- Team supervision - Leading a team of 10+ production operatives across multiple textile machines and workstations.
- Luxury textiles - Working with high-quality fabrics and materials, ensuring standards remain consistently high.
- Supporting the manager - Assisting with daily schedules, handling queries, freeing up the manager's time and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Hands-on production - Stepping in on guillotines, glue machines, sewing machines and other equipment when needed.
- Peak-period operations - Helping the team meet tight deadlines and maintaining strong output during the company's busiest season.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily scheduling - Organising workloads, planning tasks and ensuring staff are allocated effectively.
- Quality control - Maintaining high standards across luxury textile products.
- Training & guidance - Coaching team members, providing direction and ensuring safe, efficient working practices.
- Machine oversight - Supervising guillotines, glue machines, sewing machines and other production equipment.
- Problem solving - Handling queries, resolving issues and keeping production running smoothly.
- Hands-on support - Assisting on the shop floor when required to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.
Required
- Confidence in leadership - Able to guide a team, make decisions and communicate clearly.
- Strong organisation - Comfortable planning schedules and managing multiple tasks at once.
- Deadline focus - Able to work under pressure and maintain output during peak periods.
- Hands-on approach - Willing to support production tasks when needed.
Additional / Beneficial
- Textiles background - Helpful but not essential; full training is provided.
- Machine experience - Experience with guillotines, glue machines or sewing machines is an advantage.
- Leadership experience - Any previous supervisory or team-leading background is beneficial.
What's on Offer
- Negotiable pay depending on experience
- Excellent day-shift hours
- 3-month training period
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Supportive manager and friendly team
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Supervisor employer: Senior Salmon
Join a dynamic team in Mansfield where your contributions as a Production Operative will be valued and recognised. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and employee well-being, offering opportunities for growth and development within the manufacturing sector. With flexible shift patterns and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organised workspace, we ensure that our employees thrive in a rewarding environment.
