Production Line Supervisor in Hythe)

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

Job summary

A growing global manufacturer in Hythe is seeking a Factory Supervisor to lead a new production line focused on gluing and laminating. This role offers the chance to shape the department from the ground up while ensuring safe and efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with CNC routers, and a hands-on leadership style. The position includes clear progression to a Factory Manager role, no weekend work, and benefits like life insurance.

Benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CNC routers or ability to learn basic programming.
• Ability to train and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a new production line focused on gluing and laminating.
• Support setup and training on new machinery.
• Recruit and manage a team of operatives.

Skills

Proven supervisory or management experience in manufacturing

Experience with CNC routers

Hands-on leadership style

Good understanding of production processes

Practical problem-solving skills

Comfortable with basic systems and reporting

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.

Equal Opportunity

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. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.