Production Supervisor

Michael Page (UK); Dacorum; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in engineered solutions in England is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production operations and manage technical assembly and stock control. The successful candidate will ideally have an Engineering Degree and experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £47,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free parking onsite

Excellent benefits package and holidays

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience in production.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with component assembly.
• Knowledge of facilities management and stock control.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles.
• Affinity with computer systems.
• Self-motivated and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure schedules are met.
• Supervise technical assembly activities and safeguard quality standards.
• Implement and uphold production standards and quality controls.
• Monitor key production metrics and prepare regular reports.
• Manage facilities ensuring safety and smooth operations.
• Oversee warehouse distribution and stock control.
• Lead and develop production team leaders for continuous improvement.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration for efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Engineering Degree

Degree in Manufacturing or related fields

Tools

EPICOR management system

Job description

• Join a leader in engineered magnetic solutions trusted across multiple sectors
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a passionate team

About Our Client

Magnet Applications is a specialist division of Bunting Magnetics, a world-renowned manufacturer of magnets, magnetic assemblies, and magnetising technologies. Based in Berkhamsted in the UK and Dubois in the US, they produce bespoke permanent magnet solutions used by leading OEMs worldwide. With a commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Magnet Applications supports customers across automotive, medical devices, industrial automation, sensors, energy systems and more. Joining the team means working with a business at the forefront of magnetic technology and long‑term partner to some of the world's most technically demanding sectors.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our magnet manufacturing company in the UK. The ideal candidate will oversee production operations, and ensure efficient distribution and warehouse stock control, with a focus on technical assemblies. They will also support the General Manager and QSHE Manager with site facilities.

• Oversee daily production operations and ensure schedules are met, maintaining consistent output and adherence to plans.
• You will be dealing with a significant number of low volume, bespoke orders as well as the high‑volume orders, therefore an adaptable and problem‑solving mindset is essential.
• Supervise technical assembly activities, safeguarding quality standards and ensuring all specifications and procedures are followed.
• Implement and uphold production standards, procedures, and quality controls to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Monitor key production metrics, preparing regular performance, progress, and inventory reports to support operational decisions.
• Manage facilities to ensure smooth and safe operation, coordinating maintenance, repairs, and adherence to all safety requirements.
• Oversee warehouse distribution and stock control, supporting efficient receipt, storage, dispatch, and optimisation of inventory processes.
• Lead and develop production team leaders, providing guidance, feedback, and support while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with warehouse, maintenance, and QSHE teams to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient end‑to‑end operations.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Production Supervisor will:

• Ideally you will have an Engineering Degree and have some leadership or management experience, although there is some flexibility with this requirement.
• Experience in manufacturing environments involving component assembly.
• Knowledge of facilities management, warehouse operations, and stock control.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles as well as valuing continuous improvement, quality assurance, and high production standards.
• Possess an affinity with computer systems and a willingness to learn the EPICOR management system.
• Leadership, organisation, communication, and problem‑solving abilities suited to changing production settings.
• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related fields, with a self‑motivated and problem‑solving approach.
• Ideally you will take responsibility for the H&S for our Berkhamsted site.
• Experience in automation would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Production Supervisor

• Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £47,000 per annum.
• Free parking onsite at Berkhamsted.
• Normal business hours and an excellent benefits package including a good number of holidays.

The opportunity to work for an organisation that embraces and encourages collaboration, innovation, and support- where your ideas genuinely shape customer success.