Head of Production – Specialist Vehicle Manufacturing

Supervac Ltd; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Supervac Ltd. is seeking a Production Manager for our Rugby site to oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing of specialist liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment.

You will lead shop-floor operations, welding quality, and health and safety compliance while driving productivity and on-time delivery. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven management background within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication and welding standards.
• Experience coordinating HSEQ requirements and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain the production schedule to meet output targets.
• Manage shop-floor operations, assembly teams and welding quality.
• Monitor productivity and product standards; implement quality control programmes.
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget.
• Recruit factory personnel in collaboration with Group HR Manager; conduct performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training for factory personnel.
• Work with Group HSEQ Manager to maintain safety and environmental standards.
• Set and enforce quality standards; oversee maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Provide regular reports and updates to Senior Executive Team.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Supervac Ltd. is seeking a Production Manager for our Rugby site to oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing of specialist liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment.

You will lead shop-floor operations, welding quality, and health and safety compliance while driving productivity and on-time delivery. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.