Lead Production Supervisor | High-Volume Manufacturing

Knurr USA Inc.; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group in Campsie, Northern Ireland, is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to oversee multiple production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead, motivate, and develop teams while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety are consistently achieved.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or production.
• Proven track record leading teams to meet production and performance targets.
• Experience setting up and managing high-volume production lines.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Drive production output and efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety.
• Lead, motivate, and support production teams to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor performance and conduct coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Work closely with Production Management, Scheduling, Logistics, Engineering, and Stores to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to Team Leads.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews and employee reviews in line with company procedures.
• Identify training and development needs with the in-house Technical Trainer.
• Promote continuous improvement and maintain high housekeeping standards across production areas.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and minimise overtime where possible.
• Assist with the setup and optimisation of high-volume production lines for existing and new products.

Skills

People leadership

Target delivery

High-volume production

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Education

IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition

Job description

Vertiv Group in Campsie, Northern Ireland, is seeking a proactive Production Supervisor to oversee multiple production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead, motivate, and develop teams while ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety are consistently achieved.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement and staff development.