Production and Operations Supervisor

The Workshop; Angmering on Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

The Workshop in Rustington, West Sussex is seeking a Production and Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day production and ensure efficient workflows. The role focuses on coordinating production schedules, improving processes and maintaining high quality, safety and compliance across the workshop and wider business.

You'll work closely with senior management to identify improvement opportunities, support purchasing and stock control, and mentor/coordinate teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in at least two areas of production, operations, purchasing, planning, stock control, people management, health and safety or compliance.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate colleagues.
• Good understanding of production processes, workflow and operational efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Calm, pragmatic approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience within a small or medium-sized manufacturing business would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating production schedules and monitoring workflow to meet business demands.
• Supporting and improving day-to-day manufacturing and operational processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Assisting with purchasing, materials planning and stock control.
• Supporting health and safety, workshop compliance and facilities management.
• Working collaboratively with production, design, sales and senior management teams.
• Supporting people management, team coordination and performance.
• Helping implement practical improvements across the workshop and wider business.
• Deputising for senior managers when required.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Production planning

Stock control

People management

Health and safety

Operational efficiency

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Production and Operations Supervisor Rustington, West Sussex £32,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience Permanent, Full-time Workshop Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production and Operations Supervisor to join an established manufacturing business in Rustington, specialising in high-quality furniture and bespoke craftsmanship. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on manager with manufacturing experience to play a key role in improving production efficiency, coordinating workshop activities and supporting the wider business. Working closely with the existing senior management team, you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and help drive operational performance. The role offers flexibility to suit the successful candidate's skills and experience, making it ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their manufacturing management career.

The Role

You will support the day-to-day running of production and operations, ensuring workloads are coordinated effectively, resources are managed efficiently and high standards of quality, safety and compliance are maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating production schedules and monitoring workflow to meet business demands.
• Supporting and improving day-to-day manufacturing and operational processes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Assisting with purchasing, materials planning and stock control.
• Supporting health and safety, workshop compliance and facilities management.
• Working collaboratively with production, design, sales and senior management teams.
• Supporting people management, team coordination and performance.
• Helping implement practical improvements across the workshop and wider business.
• Deputising for senior managers when required.

About You

We are looking for a practical, organised and approachable manager who understands the demands of a manufacturing environment and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve results.

Essential experience and skills

• Previous management or supervisory experience within manufacturing.
• Experience in at least two areas of production, operations, purchasing, planning, stock control, people management, health and safety or compliance.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style with the ability to motivate and support colleagues.
• A good understanding of production processes, workflow and operational efficiency.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• A calm, pragmatic approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Experience within a small or medium-sized manufacturing business would be particularly beneficial.

Desirable experience

• Furniture, joinery, woodworking or upholstery manufacturing.
• ERP or MRP systems.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods.
• A combination of production and wider operational management.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to influence and improve manufacturing operations.
• A supportive, established team with strong industry experience.
• Scope to develop the role around your skills and strengths.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• On-site parking.