Production Supervisor

Probe UK Limited; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Job summary

Probe UK Limited is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team of 20-25 operators and team leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in the UK. You will drive performance across quality, cost, delivery, and productivity while applying Lean principles to optimise processes.

The role involves mentoring the team, maintaining safe working conditions, and ensuring production targets are met across three shifts. Permanent role with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20-25 operators and team leaders across three shifts.
• Monitor QCDP results and meet production targets and customer expectations.
• Coach and develop people to drive engagement and accountability.
• Apply Lean manufacturing to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure production activities meet quality standards and procedures.
• Own day-to-day production performance and team effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

People management

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

• Permanent
• 3 Shifts -Monday to Friday - early finish Friday nights
• Paid Overtime
• Thriving manufacturing business
• Genuine long- term prospects
• Further education supported

Are you a hands-on Production Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

Do you have the leadership skills to motivate a team, drive performance and keep production running smoothly?

We're looking for a confident, proactive Production Supervisor to lead a team of 20-25 operators and team leaders, driving performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery and Productivity.

Commutable from Lichfield, Tamworth, Fradley, Barton under Needwood, Rugeley, Cannock, Great Barr, Pelsall, Aldridge, Atherstone and Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Responsibilities

• Manage, motivate and develop a team of 20-25 operators and team leaders.
• Monitor and improve QCDP results, ensuring production targets and customer expectations are met.
• Coach, support and develop your people, encouraging engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste and optimise processes.
• Ensure production activities meet quality standards and established procedures.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day production performance, team effectiveness and working conditions
• Working across 3 shifts

What We're Looking For

• Proven supervisory experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Automotive industry experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, systems and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• The ability to coach, motivate and develop a team.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to make decisions, solve problems and drive results
• Happy to work 3 shifts

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.