Production Supervisor

We are recruiting a Production Supervisor to take responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a busy manufacturing workshop. This is a hands-on leadership role, best suited to someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, leading people and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will play a key role in driving output, improving workflow and maintaining strong standards around safety, quality and cost control. This is not a desk-based role. Your presence and influence on the workshop floor will be central to success. Key Responsibilities Operations and Production

• Oversee the daily running of the workshop to ensure production targets are met
• Plan and manage workflow, labour and resources to maximise efficiency
• Monitor work in progress and maintain smooth production flow
• Ensure materials, tooling and resources are available to avoid downtime
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting output, cost or quality
Health and Safety
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures
• Carry out regular safety checks and address risks promptly
People Management
• Lead, manage and motivate a team of workshop employees
• Set clear expectations and maintain consistent standards
• Provide day-to-day supervision, support and guidance
• Manage performance, attendance and conduct issues fairly and confidently
• Support training, onboarding and development of team members
• Create a firm but fair working environment built on respect
Continuous Improvement
• Drive a lean mindset across the workshop
• Focus on waste reduction and productivity improvements
• Use KPIs and visual management to monitor performance
• Support and implement process improvements
Communication and Collaboration
• Work closely with planning, operations and office-based teams
• Act as the link between the workshop and the office
• Share operational challenges and improvement ideas with senior management
  
  Essential
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within manufacturing or production
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to be on the shop floor
• Ability to plan and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on health and safety, quality and cost control
• Confident, practical decision-maker
Desirable
• Background in woodworking, joinery or similar manufacturing environment
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Lean or continuous improvement qualification beneficial but not essential
Personal Qualities
• Calm, resilient and solutions-focused
• Approachable, consistent and respected
• Firm but fair leadership style
• Leads by example and engages naturally with people