Manufacturing Supervisor

Concurrent Technologies Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Annual profit share bonus

Cycle to work

Home & Tech salary sacrifice

Death in service benefit

Employee assistance programme

Volunteer day

Pension up to 10%Employer contribution

Private Health Insurance

YuLife wellbeing app

Job summary

Concurrent Technologies Plc is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team responsible for assembling and delivering high-performance embedded computing solutions in a fast-paced environment. You’ll develop staff, optimize production processes and ensure safety and quality across all shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication and a proactive approach to solving production challenges, with a focus on delivering on-time and within specification while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production or operations supervisory role.
• Strong people leadership and development skills.
• Experience leading production in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with safety and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using KPIs to drive results.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of manufacturing employees with a high-performance culture.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure safe, on-time, high-quality outputs.
• Monitor performance, resolve production issues and remove barriers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost quality and productivity.
• Model expected standards and behaviours in line with target culture.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Programmes to meet objectives.
• Champion health, safety and regulatory compliance in all activities.

Skills

People leadership

Production supervision

Process improvement

Communication skills

Safety and quality awareness

KPIs and metrics

Team development

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace.

We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role

As Manufacturing Supervisor, you'll lead day-to-day production activities across our manufacturing operation, overseeing the assembly and delivery of high-performance embedded computing and mission-critical technology solutions used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys developing others, improving processes and making a visible impact on operational success.

What will I be delivering?

• Lead, coach and develop a team of manufacturing employees, creating a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure products are delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor performance, resolve production issues and remove barriers to keep operations running efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, productivity and the employee experience.
• Be an ambassador of our target culture, modelling the expected standards and behaviours.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Programmes to support business objectives and customer commitments.
• Champion health, safety and compliance, ensuring all activities are carried out in line with company and regulatory requirements.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or operations supervisory position.
• Strong people leadership skills with a passion for developing and supporting others.
• Demonstrated experience managing production activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using manufacturing performance metrics and KPIs to drive results.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable:

• Experience within electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance

Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

GDPR

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