Production Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for a Production Supervisor to join a growing manufacturing business at an exciting stage of development. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen production performance, enhance quality outcomes, and develop team capability based in Smethwick.  Please note this position is based on site, working Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week. 
  
The role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of production quality, lead and develop Team Leaders, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  
The salary for this position is between £35,000 to £40,000 DOE and the benefits include:

• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Enhanced corporate pension scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• BHSF Health Scheme
• Employee awards and recognition programme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to develop

As the Production Supervisor, your key responsibilities include:
  
Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop two Team Leaders to operate with autonomy and accountability
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning
• Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership and continuous improvement
• Support performance management in a fair and structured manner

Quality & Compliance

• Take full ownership of production quality across all areas
• Lead root cause analysis for defects, non-conformances, and quality escapes
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, EN1090) and relevant UK/EU regulations
• Ensure builds conform to engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications

Production & Delivery

• Manage daily and weekly production output targets
• Allocate labour effectively and manage shift performance
• Identify and remove blockers impacting delivery, quality, or resource
• Escalate risks proactively to ensure targets are achieved

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide first-line support for mechanical and electrical build issues
• Liaise with engineering teams to resolve drawing queries and implement improvements
• Support the introduction of new products and engineering changes

Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean and 5S principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Identify and deliver process improvements across production
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH
• Promote safe working practices across all production activities
• Support environmental initiatives and waste reduction

As the Production Supervisor, you will have:

• An engineering background (Mechanical or Electrical – apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent)
• Previous experience working within a supervisory or leadership position
• Proven experience within a production, assembly, or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable ownership of quality and process improvement
• Strong technical problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
• Confident managing performance and having constructive conversations
• Understanding of quality systems and Health & Safety requirements

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