Press Supervisor

Ashby Finance; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance in Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Press Supervisor to lead a production team in a busy press shop. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive performance through hands-on leadership and clear communication.

The role covers 39 hours per week with rotating shifts and a pay rate of £18.34 per hour plus shift allowance. You will coordinate resources, train staff, investigate issues, and report on performance to help deliver operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a press shop environment and operating a Press machine.
• Experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, or servo presses safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, pressing, and forming processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for production activities and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation, and shift resources.
• Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records.
• Ensure work is completed in line with procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and 6S requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Support employee development through training and coaching.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and escalation where necessary.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports when required.Maintain clear communication across teams to support operational success.

Responsibilities

• Must have experience working in a press shop environment and operating a Press machine.
• Experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, or servo presses safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, pressing, and forming processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for production activities and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation, and shift resources.
• Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records.
• Ensure work is completed in line with procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and 6S requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Support employee development through training and coaching.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and escalation where necessary.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports when required.Maintain clear communication across teams to support operational success.

Skills

Press Shop

Team Leader

Manufacturing Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety

Employee Training

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems

6S

Problem Solving

Manufacturing Operations

Communication Skills

Tools

Press machines

Job description

Location: Leamington Spa

Contract Basis: Permanent

Pay Rate: £18.34 per hour + shift allowance

Hours: 39 hours per week working rotating shifts

This role will be joining the Press Shop department

Why Join as a Press Supervisor?

• Play a key role in driving operational excellence within manufacturing operations
• Lead and develop production teams in a dynamic environment
• Influence continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation activities
• Support a culture focused on safety, quality, and performance
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

Key Responsibilities Of The Press Supervisor

• Must have experience working in a press shop environment and operating a Press machine
• Experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, or servo presses safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, pressing, and forming processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for production activities and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation, and shift resources.
• Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records.
• Ensure work is completed in line with procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and 6S requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Support employee development through training and coaching.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and escalation where necessary.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports when required.Maintain clear communication across teams to support operational success.

Hours & Pay

Hours: 39 hours per week

Pay: £18.34 per hour + shift allowance

Rotating Fortnightly Shifts

• Monday to Thursday 06.00ampm (8 hours per day)
• Friday 06.00ampm (7 hours per day)
• Monday to Thursday 14.00pm -22.00pm (8 hours per day)
• Friday 13.00pm -20.00pm (7 hours per day)

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are an experienced Press Supervisor with a passion for developing people, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment.

Key Skills

Press Shop, Team Leader, Manufacturing Leadership, Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, Team Development, Workforce Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication Skills Process Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication Skills