Production Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to oversee a vibrant production area in electronics manufacturing. This dynamic role involves coordinating people and processes to achieve key targets in output, quality, and efficiency. You will lead a team, manage equipment, and troubleshoot technical issues while supporting new product launches. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will identify opportunities for smarter processes and ensure safety standards are met. If you have a strong background in team leadership and a proactive approach, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in manufacturing.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production area to ensure smooth throughput and avoid delays.
• Manage equipment and people, including setup and verification activities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Work Ethic

Tools

Production Systems

Digital Record-Keeping

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Production Team Leader – Electronics Manufacturing

We’re on the lookout for a hands-on Team Leader to head up a production area at a bright, busy manufacturing site. You’ll be responsible for keeping things running smoothly day-to-day — that means coordinating people and processes to hit key targets around output, quality, and efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the production area to ensure smooth throughput and avoid delays.
• Managing equipment and people, including setup and verification activities.
• Troubleshooting technical issues at the line.
• Supporting new product launches and completing validation checks.
• Training team members to boost capability and support autonomous working.
• Acting as a link between engineering and operations.
• Spotting improvement opportunities and helping deliver smarter processes (equipment, layout, flow, etc).
• Managing stock and kits, including setup and de-kitting.
• Ensuring safety standards and procedures are followed.
• Delivering against production plans and quality standards.
• Full line management responsibilities: task planning, holidays, performance, and training.
• Keeping records and systems up to date (stock control, personnel, quality, etc).
• Supporting production planning and reporting on KPIs.
• Making sure machinery and tools are used and maintained correctly.
• Taking part in production meetings and contributing to team goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience leading a production team in manufacturing.
• Background in team leadership or line management.
• Electronics manufacturing a huge plus!
• Great communication skills and confident working cross-functionally.
• Comfortable with production systems and digital record-keeping.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow specs.
• Organised, reliable, and proactive.
• Solid timekeeping and strong work ethic.

If this sounds like the right move for you, apply with a current CV or get in touch with either Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell.