Operations Supervisor

ACS Performance; Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Walsall is looking for an Operations Supervisor. This role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced environment, focusing on safety and quality management across diverse production lines. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in production leadership, preferably in automotive sectors, and have a hands-on approach to leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven background in production leadership, ideally in high-volume environments.
• Solid understanding of lean principles and quality-focused practices.
• Ability to motivate and engage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to achieve safety, quality and output requirements.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Production leadership experience

Knowledge of lean principles

Strong leadership skills

Experience in automotive manufacturing

Job description

This role is a leadership position within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. The focus is on ensuring safe, reliable and efficient production while managing a diverse team and a broad range of product lines. The position suits someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, solving problems quickly, and maintaining strong standards across people, processes and output.

The successful individual will be accountable for safety, quality, delivery and overall production performance, overseeing a large team within a multicultural workforce. A key aspect of the role is driving continuous improvement‑reducing waste, improving efficiency and maintaining a disciplined approach to operations. Collaboration with planning, logistics and engineering teams is essential to ensure smooth production flow and effective customer support.

This opportunity would appeal to someone who has managed complex, high-volume operations before and is confident leading teams in a demanding, target-driven environment. It offers scope for someone who wants to grow professionally while taking responsibility for a significant area of production activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams to consistently achieve safety, quality and output requirements.
• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives across processes, efficiency and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and quality standards.
• Work closely with planning, logistics and engineering to maintain reliable, smooth production flow.
• Monitor KPIs, identify issues early and take corrective action to maintain strong performance.

Key Skills & Profile

• Proven background in production leadership, such as Supervisor or Manager roles, within fast‑paced or high‑volume environments.
• Experience in automotive or similarly demanding manufacturing sectors with complex product ranges.
• Strong, hands‑on leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage diverse teams.
• Solid understanding of lean principles, continuous improvement and quality‑focused manufacturing practices.
• Confident working under pressure with a proactive, solutions‑driven and customer‑focused approach.

ACS are recruiting for a Operations Supervisor. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Operations Supervisor, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Operations Supervisor. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Operations Supervisor with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Operations Supervisor role you desire.