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 & 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 & 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 & Experience Required

• Supervisory experience within technical textiles or other high-spec manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and traceability
• Experience improving production efficiency and process performance
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Data-driven approach to performance management

Desirable Skills

• Experience in aerospace, defence, or medical sectors
• Knowledge of weaving technologies (rapier, air-jet looms)
• Experience with advanced fibres (carbon, aramid, glass, UHMWPE)
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
• ERP/MES system experience

Personal Attributes

High attention to detail, Hands-on leadership style, Problem-solving mindset, Resilient under pressure, Strong integrity and commitment to quality.

If you’re an experienced supervisor looking to progress within a specialist manufacturing environment, apply today.