Production Manager

Supervac Ltd; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Supervac Ltd. is seeking a Production Manager for our Rugby site to oversee day-to-day production and manufacturing of specialist liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment.

You will lead shop-floor operations, welding quality, and health and safety compliance while driving productivity and on-time delivery. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, with a focus on cost control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven management background within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication and welding standards.
• Experience coordinating HSEQ requirements and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain the production schedule to meet output targets.
• Manage shop-floor operations, assembly teams and welding quality.
• Monitor productivity and product standards; implement quality control programmes.
• Ensure customer orders are completed on time and to budget.
• Recruit factory personnel in collaboration with Group HR Manager; conduct performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training for factory personnel.
• Work with Group HSEQ Manager to maintain safety and environmental standards.
• Set and enforce quality standards; oversee maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Provide regular reports and updates to Senior Executive Team.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Resulting from continuing growth within the business, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Production Manager to join and oversee our expanding team at our Rugby site.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production/manufacturing of specialist liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment.

The role will include managing shop-floor operations, assembly teams, welding quality, health and safety compliance, and production targets.

Role Specification

• Planning and maintaining the production schedule
• Managing production resources, including equipment and facilities
• Monitoring productivity rates and product standards and implementing quality control programmes
• Ensuring customer orders are completed on time and to budget and that quality standards and targets are met
• Monitoring welder prolongation requirements and coordinating sign-off
• Liaising across local and group teams to ensure a smooth and efficient production process, making sure everyone is aware of any process changes and improvements
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes to increase productivity, and reduce costs
• Responsible for recruitment of factory personnel alongside Group HR Manager
• Conducting performance reviews for factory personnel
• Identifying & maintaining factory personnel training requirements
• Working with the Group HSEQ Manager to implement and maintain H&S and environmental safety requirements, ensuring they are always followed and any concerns are addressed immediately.
• Setting and enforcing quality standards
• Responsible for the maintenance & inspections of equipment, and organise the repair of any damaged equipment
• Providing reports and regular updates to Senior Executive Team.

Candidate Specification

Experience:

• Proven management background within a manufacturing environment, ideally within specialised commercial vehicles, heavy engineering, or fabrication.

Technical:

• Strong understanding of metal fabrication, welding standards (mild and stainless steel), and assembly procedures.

Skills:

• Effective leadership, solid organisational skills, strong cross-functional communication, computer literacy, and data-driven problem-solving abilities.

Communication:

• Clear coordination between procurement, maintenance, sales, and senior company executives.
• Salary dependant upon experience - further details can be provided after application
• Hours of work – Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:30)– 40 hours per week