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Production Supervisor

Redline Group Ltd

Brentford

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GBP 35,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

A leading engineering company is searching for a skilled Production Supervisor to manage a team in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role involves overseeing production processes, improving quality standards, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a background in electronics or engineering and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing or production.
  • Familiar with low-volume batch assembly in a regulated setting.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team to execute production plans and achieve output targets.
  • Manage team performance, training, and recruitment activities.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Team management
Lean Manufacturing

Education

HND in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Production Supervisor to lead a defence manufacturing facility in Aldermaston, Berkshire.This role is critical to ensuring that high-quality products are delivered on time, and to cost in support of current and future business needs.You'll have the opportunity to lead, develop, and influence the devel;opment of the manufacturing operations.

If you thrive in a low-volume, regulated manufacturing environment and have a passion for leadership, quality, and continuous improvement, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor

  • Lead the team to execute the daily and long-term production plan.
  • Report on operational KPIs and lead improvement initiatives.
  • Manage team workload, training, absence, and performance.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members.
  • Ensure production processes and quality standards are followed.
  • Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and maintain flow.
  • Maintain workplace standards using 6S and lean methodologies.
  • Ensure a safe and compliant working environment following HSE procedures.

Key Deliverables

  • A safe and well-organised production area.
  • Consistent achievement of production output targets.
  • A skilled, motivated, and adaptable team.

Success Metrics

  • Quality: Yield, defects, scrap rates.
  • Delivery: On-time delivery (OTD), backlogs.
  • Productivity: Staff and equipment utilisation.
  • Budgeting: On-time, in-budget operations and projects.
  • Health & Safety: Accidents, near misses, safety improvements.

What You'll Need

Skills & Experience for the Production Supervisor job:

  • Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing or production in an electronics or engineering environment.
  • Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiar with low-volume batch assembly in a regulated setting (AS9100, lot control, etc.).
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, including 6S and waste reduction.

Qualifications

Ideally HND (NQV Level 4) in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

To apply for this Production Supervisor job based in Aldermaston please apply, or contact Adam Walker 01582 450054, or email info@redlinegroup.Com ref AW-55/14

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