Hands-On Production Supervisor - Steel Manufacturing

Oliver Rae; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Rae is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for a busy steel facility in Dudley. You will oversee daily shop floor operations, supervise staff, and ensure production targets are met.

Experience in steel processing and with machinery such as overhead cranes and industrial saws is valued. You will coordinate with planning, logistics and warehouse teams, drive safety and quality, and report on shift performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team motivation abilities.
• Experience in steel processing or metal manufacturing is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day shop floor production activities.
• Monitor hourly production performance to meet output targets.
• Ensure materials and finished goods flow smoothly through the operation.
• Drive productivity, quality and safety standards across the shift.
• Support and motivate production teams to achieve goals.
• Coordinate with planning, logistics and warehouse to dispatch on schedule.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks quickly and effectively.
• Provide hands-on support on the shop floor when needed.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift reports.
• Promote a positive health & safety culture at all times.

Skills

People leadership

Production planning

Quality & safety

Communication

Tools

Overhead cranes

Shot blasters

Industrial saws

Slitters

Machining equipment

Job description

Oliver Rae is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor for a busy steel facility in Dudley. You will oversee daily shop floor operations, supervise staff, and ensure production targets are met.

Experience in steel processing and with machinery such as overhead cranes and industrial saws is valued. You will coordinate with planning, logistics and warehouse teams, drive safety and quality, and report on shift performance.