Production Line Supervisor

New Appointments Group Ltd; Lympne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing global manufacturer is seeking a Factory Supervisor for a new production line in Lympne, UK. This role involves overseeing the setup and management of production focused on gluing, laminating, and CNC cutting MDF. Candidates must have supervisory experience in manufacturing and knowledge of CNC machines. The position offers a clear path for promotion to Factory Manager, no weekend work, and benefits including life insurance. Interested candidates should send their CVs in Word format.

Benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

No weekend working

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or management experience in manufacturing is essential.
• Experience with CNC routers or basic programming knowledge is preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with confidence in training teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the gluing, laminating, and cutting production line.
• Support installation, setup, and training on new machinery.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of up to 4 operatives.
• Maintain strong health & safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience in manufacturing

Experience with CNC routers

Hands-on leadership

Understanding of production processes

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Factory Supervisor – New Production Line

Hythe – £30,000-£35,000
Mon-Thu 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm | Short Friday | No weekends

The Role

This is a brand-new and urgent Factory Supervisor position with a growing, global manufacturer. You'll take ownership of a new top production line focused on gluing, laminating, and CNC cutting MDF into table tops. The line is being brought online now, with full production targeted for March, so they're keen to get the right person in quickly to help shape it from the ground up.

You'll work alongside another Supervisor initially, with clear scope to progress into a Factory Manager role as the site continues to grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising and developing the new gluing, laminating, and cutting production line
• Supporting installation, setup, and training on new machinery
• Recruiting, training, and managing your own team of up to 4 operatives
• Keeping production running safely, efficiently, and to quality targets
• Troubleshooting day-to-day issues and improving workflows
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards
• Tracking performance and feeding back to management
• Driving continuous improvement as the line becomes fully operational

What We’re Looking For

• Proven supervisory or management experience in manufacturing (essential)
• Experience with CNC routers or basic programming knowledge (strongly preferred)
• Hands‑on leadership style with confidence training and developing teams
• Good understanding of production processes and machinery
• Calm, practical problem‑solver who can handle a start‑up environment
• Comfortable with basic systems and reporting

Why Join?

• Chance to lead a new production line from day one
• Clear progression toward a Factory Manager position
• No weekend working and early finish Fridays
• Stable, expanding global business
• Life insurance and critical illness cover

A standout opportunity for a Supervisor who wants ownership, progression, and the chance to build a department their way.

CV’s in word format to be sent to [e-mail]

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.