Production Supervisor

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead the weaving and finishing function within a technical textile manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maximising production efficiency, ensuring right-first-time quality, and maintaining compliance in the manufacture of high-specification fabrics. Key Responsibilities People Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of operatives Manage shift performance, staffing levels, and absence Ensure training and competency across operations Production and Operations Oversee daily production against plan and customer specifications Optimise loom utilisation and minimise downtime/changeovers Maintain full traceability of materials and production records Identify and resolve production issues and bottlenecks Continuous Improvement Drive efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and cost control Implement Lean methodologies (5S, standard work, root cause analysis) Monitor KPIs including OEE, yield, scrap, and downtime Quality and Compliance Ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality standards Support non-conformance investigations and corrective actions Maintain audit readiness and compliance (e.g. ISO 9001) Cross-Functional Working Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and suppliers Support new product introduction and process improvements Ideal Skills and Experience Required Supervisory experience within technical textiles or other high-spec manufacturing Strong ..... full job details .....