Manufacturing Supervisor

Prince Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily production operations in North Shropshire. This role includes driving team efficiency and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in manufacturing and hands-on welding skills. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role in manufacturing.
• Hands-on proficiency in MIG, TIG, and metal fabrication techniques.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily factory operations to achieve production targets.
• Lead and inspire a team of production staff.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity.

Skills

Welding and metal fabrication techniques

Leadership capabilities

5S and lean methodologies

Communication and interpersonal skills

Operational efficiency improvements

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: North Shropshire

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: up to circa £50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week

Prince are happy to be supporting an established client based in the north Shropshire area, who currently have a fantastic opportunity to join their business as a Manufacturing supervisor.

In this newly created role, you will be overseeing the daily production operations, driving efficiency, supporting the development production team and ensure that all quality and safety standards are being upheld.

This role would suit someone with a strong background in a fabrications environment who is either in a lead / supervisor / team leader role already, or someone looking for the chance to use their existing experience and step up into more of a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily factory operations, ensuring production schedules and targets are consistently achieved
• Lead and inspire a team of production staff through effective supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Allocate tasks and optimise labour resources to maintain smooth workflow and operational efficiency
• Uphold manufacturing standards, quality assurance protocols, and health & safety compliance
• Utilise welding and fabrication expertise to support troubleshooting, training, and technical guidance on the shop floor
• Champion 5S and lean manufacturing principles to maintain a clean, organised, and high-performing work environment
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements to boost productivity and reduce waste
• Analyse production metrics and performance data, providing insights and recommendations to improve operations
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment and process-related issuesFoster a positive, safety-conscious, and team-oriented workplace culture

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a Manufacturing / Production / Fabrications supervisory or team leadership role within manufacturing, fabrication, or production
• Hands‑on proficiency in welding and metal fabrication techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, structural or sheet metal)
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of motivating and developing teams
• Practical knowledge of 5S and lean methodologies, with experience in implementation and maintenance
• Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Solid understanding of factory safety standards and regulatory compliance

Application process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

Reference: AA26751